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Sofia ( / ˈsoʊfiə, ˈsɒf -, soʊˈfiːə / SOH-fee-ə, SOF-; [ 15][ 16] Bulgarian: София, romanized : Sofiya, [ 17][ 18] IPA: [ˈsɔfijɐ] ⓘ) is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria. It is situated in the Sofia Valley at the foot of the Vitosha mountain, in the western part of the country. The city is built west of the Iskar ...
Jan 26, 2020 · Here are the best things to do in Sofia: 1. St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral. Source: flickr. St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral. The scale of this building will blow you away. Inside St. Alexander Nevski has room for 10,000 people and it’s the second largest cathedral in the Balkan region.
Sofia is no grand metropolis, but it's a modern, youthful city, with a scattering of onion-domed churches, Ottoman mosques and stubborn Red Army monuments that lend an eclectic, exotic feel.
Aug 5, 2024 · Sofia, capital of Bulgaria. It is situated near the geographical center of the Balkans region, in the Sofia Basin, a troughlike valley in the western part of the country. It was liberated from Ottoman rule by Russian troops on January 4, 1878, and was designated the Bulgarian capital on April 3, 1879.
Aug 20, 2024 · Discover Sofia, Bulgaria, a delightfully affordable city with a rich history and contemporary urban charm.
