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Sofia ( / ˈsoʊfiə, ˈsɒf -, soʊˈfiːə / SOH-fee-ə, SOF-; [14] [15] Bulgarian: София, romanized : Sofiya, [16] [17] 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 river ...
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Discover Sofia, Bulgaria's modern, youthful capital with a rich history and culture. Explore its attractions, museums, parks, ski slopes and more with Lonely Planet's expert tips and recommendations.
Oct 13, 2019 · Explore the cultural, artistic and gastronomic attractions of Bulgaria's vibrant capital city, from historic landmarks to vibrant arts scenes. Learn how to enjoy the Balkan cuisine, the local wine and the natural beauty of Sofia and its surroundings.
- 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.
- St. George Rotunda. The heart of ancient Serdica and the oldest building in modern Sofia, this red brick church was built all the way back in 300s. It’s a wonder that this building has survived unscathed for such an amount of time, and all around are interesting little details that hit home the great age of the site and civilisations that have passed though.
- Vitosha Boulevard. The fanciest street in the city, Vitosha Boulevard is where all the posh boutiques and fashion houses are clustered. If you’re not an upmarket shopper then you can just console yourself with those arresting views of Vitosha Mountain which is capped with a dusting of snow for much of the year and framed by the street’s tall buildings.
- St. Sofia Church. It was this church that gave the city of Sofia its name in the 1300s during the Second Bulgarian Empire. This unassuming red brick building goes right back to Byzantine times and was founded in the 500s on top of the ancient city of Serdica’s necropolis, as well as an older church from a century before.
Sofia. Surrounded by sprawling parkland, Sofia, the capital and largest city of the Republic of Bulgaria, lies at the foot of popular ski mountain, Vitosha. With a history that stretches over seven millennia, ruin-rich Sofia is one of Europe's oldest cities. The National Historical Museum is one of Eastern Europe's most extensive.
Discover the must-see sights and landmarks of Sofia, from the massive Aleksander Nevski Cathedral to the ancient Serdica Complex. Explore the city's history, culture, art and nature with Lonely Planet's tips and recommendations.
Sofia. Sofia (София) is the capital of Bulgaria. It is also the biggest city in the country with about 2 million citizens (including suburbs). Today, Sofia is a dynamic European capital, distinguished by its unique combination of European and communist-style architecture as well as many beautiful Orthodox churches.
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