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".. is chock-full of history and culture, unspoiled coastline, and incredible wildlife and nature exploration." Aminearlythereyet	".. is the cultural and historic center of Bulgaria and the most important historic buildings and museums are located here." Revolvingcompass
".. is a city that has a huge amount of history to explore within a weekend!" Chasingthedonkey	".. is one of the best cities for value shopping on this list, given it shares a border with Turkey." Wanderlustmarriage
".. is one of Europe's oldest capitals, with a storied history influenced by Greeks, Arabs, Jews and others." Wanderlustmarriage	".. is a fusion between ancient and modern, historic and contemporary." Earthsattractions
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".. is a fusion of styles and cultures and it is not everyone's cup of tea." Earthsattractions	".. is on my list of places that I'd love to visit so this'll be useful!" Sabrinabarbante
".. is the second oldest city in Europe and boasts some spectacular ancient Roman brickwork within its city walls." Travelfreak	".. is definitely one of the best places for digital nomads." Travel-monkey

Sofia's character in words:

Culture Capital Historic Nightlife Food Cheap Mountain Art Street art Architecture Size: Big City Boyana Church Vitosha Boulevard

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Itineraries

2 Days in Sofia: The Perfect Sofia Itinerary

An architectural ensemble of three Socialist Classicism edifices in central Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria , from beaches on the Black Sea to ski resorts in the mountains. But in terms of history and culture, the nation’s capital city of Sofia is hard to beat. While it does have some of the grit and ..

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Hagia Sophia Facts – Interesting Things to Know About Hagia Sophia

> Hagia Sophia’s History

Hagia Sophia had more than its fair share of troubles. Earthquakes tried its resilience, fires almost burned it down and Crusaders assaulted it and stole its treasures. ...

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Things to do

Top Things to do in Sofia » A weekend at Bulgaria's Capital

Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral one of the top tourist attractions in Sofia, Bulgaria Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral one of the top tourist attractions in Sofia, Bulgaria , this time in the Bulgarian mountains. A new challenge, and we decided to embrace it. Six weeks in the middle of the nature would be a great ...

- 56 thoughts on “Top Things to do in Sofia » A weekend at Bulgaria’s Capital”

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Top Things To Do in Sofia

- What To Do In Sofia: Top Things To Do In Sofia Bulgaria - One Of Europe’s Most Exciting Cities Over a century ago, Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria aimed to make Sofia a fashionable capital city to the likes of nearby cities, Budapest or Prague. Fortunately, although perhaps the city hasn’t reached the fashionable ...

- Bulgaria Travel Blog: Top Things To Do In Sofia Bulgaria

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20 Things to do in Sofia - That People Actually Do!

As the capital of Bulgaria in Eastern Europe, Sofia merges centuries of diverse culture and history. The landmarks and architecture reflect the Greek, Ottoman, Roman and Soviet occupations over 2,000 years. Sofia is an interesting, charming and beautiful city that will surely take you by surprise.

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15 things to do in Sofia, Bulgaria

Cool Tips & Things to do in Sofia, Bulgaria (travel guide)

6 Unusual things to do in Sofia (With photos)

Why you should visit Sofia (Bulgaria). And What to See and Do

Best Day Trips from Sofia, Bulgaria: Top Places to Go

Top 19 things to do in Sofia, Bulgaria during the winter

Backpacking through Sofia: Things to Do and Places to See

Amazing Things To Do In Sofia, Bulgaria

Accommodation

Girls night in /Hotel Park Inn, Sofia/

Where are you from? Do you know your city? And let me ask you this: which hotel would you stay at, if at any time in the future you have somehow become a tourist in your own town? Because whether you consider it possible or not, this might just happen! I’m a prime example: when I was 16 I claimed I was never going to ...

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Why you should visit Sofia (Bulgaria). And What to See and Do

> Where to Stay in Sofia

.. and ending up staying there for 10 days. Perfect location, perfect host, perfect apartment and very affordable. If you haven’t signed up for Airbnb use our link ...

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Must Read - Where to stay in Sofia Comprehensive Guide for 2020

> Sofia City Centre – Where to stay in Sofia for nightlife

As with many European cities, the Sofia City Centre is the best tourist area to stay in Sofia, as this area combines Old Town and modern Sofia. By choosing a hotel in central Sofia, you will have the best museums and attractions at your doorstep. The Eagle Bridge, National Palace of Culture, the National Theater and ..

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Hagia Sophia

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5 Best Hostels in Sofia, Bulgaria (2020)

> Hostel Mostel

Eat & drink

25 Best Sofia Restaurants

I was excited to try Cosmos, as the food was described to me as upscale yet traditional Bulgarian cuisine. The menu is full of choices like the traditional shopska salad, Balkan trout, The service was impeccable. Be sure to try the spicy beef tongue with a foie gras mousse and ..

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A Guide to The Best Cafes & Restaurants In Sofia

- A Guide to The Best Cafes & Restaurants In Sofia - The Best Restaurants In Sofia - Boom! Burgers seems like a relatively small and quiet city. With its heavy emphasis on brutalist buildings and aging streets, it feels like not much has changed since the days of Communism. But, beneath all of this facade is a beating ...

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Cheap Eats Guide to Sofia, Bulgaria

. White walls were flanked by blue tile and a multi-level build gave it the appearance of an ultra-modern loft, rather than a sandwich shop. This also provided an intimate dining setting where attentive staff behind the counter were quick to answer questions and make recommendations.

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10+ Local Restaurants & Stores In Sofia That Deliver Food Right Now - #SupportLocal

Best Restaurants in Sofia (Bulgaria)

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Girls night in /Hotel Park Inn, Sofia/

> Greenville restaurant

Transport

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10 Ideas for Exciting Day Trips from Sofia - Travelling Buzz

> By train:

By bus: Take the bus from Sofia to either Dupnitsa or Sapareva Bania. There are buses from Dupnitsa to Sapareva Bania on almost every 30 min. From Sapareva Bania look for the shuttle to Panichishte and the lift to the lakes. ...

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Taking the Train from Thessaloniki (Greece) to Sofia (Bulgaria)

> Buying your train ticket

Unfortunately there doesn’t seem to be a way to buy tickets online. We walked to the Thessaloniki train station (20 minutes from the center) and had no problems buying tickets for the next day. The level of English in Greece is very good (this would not be the case when buying tickets in ...

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Istanbul to Sofia train overnight - Best tips and tricks

> Train from Istanbul to Sofia in August 2015

Pärast pikka loomingulist pausi hakkan vaikselt blogijärjega edasi jõudma ? Kirjutasin täna öörongiga ajaloolisel Orient Express teekonnal sõitmisest, Türgi piirivalve hoiatustest sisenemiskeeld saada ja Jordaania viisasegadusest. Pildil on minu mobiilne magamistuba.? Juba varsti hakkan Jordaaniasse täpsemalt rääkima! ...

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Sport

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The Capital of Bulgaria – Sofia

> Enjoy Skiing and Hiking Near Sofia

Want a reprieve from the city? Only a short bus ride from the centre, you can hike the trails of Mt Vitosha taking in the panoramic views of Sofia. Or, you can be on the slopes in Borovets in just over an hour. Bulgaria’s most famous ski resort renowned for its world-class ...

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How to arrive

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The Old Hagia Sophia

> Getting To Hagia Sophia

My family & I visited this building on an excursion from our Cruise, it was an easy train ride to the center of town. You will need to buy a train ticket, with cash, at the machines located next to the tracks. There is an option for English on the ticket ...

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25 Days of Bulgaria Part 1, Sofia

> Arriving into Sofia, Bulgaria

Daggers of lightning hit the ground and thunder rattled the buildings. We splashed through puddles from our bus to where we thought our hostel might be. It was hard to know for sure as Bulgaria uses the Cyrillic alphabet. Not that it would’ve made much difference, none of the buildings had street numbers anyhow.

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General tips

Boutique St. Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey – Review -

During our recent adventure in the mega-metropolis of Istanbul, TLE checked-in at the Boutique St. Sophia. This is a 26 room property in the heart of the historic Sultanahmet district, the touristy area where most of the city’s historic sights are within walking distance. This hotel defines itself on its friendly ...

- Boutique St. Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey – Review

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Sofia Travel Tips: What To Know Before You Visit the Mysterious Bulgarian capital

My travel guide to Sofiaconsists ofpractical tips for visiting the Bulgarian capital – from transportation, through where to eat and what to do to weather you will survive as a vegetarian in Sofia. Taxis in Sofia operate in yellow vehicles. If you drive around Sofia and ..

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The Ultimate Travel Guide to Sofia

> What to expect in Sofia

The local language in Sofia is Bulgarian. English is the most common second language spoken, with 25% of Bulgarians being able to hold a conversation. While English is more common with the younger generation, much of the older population speaks Russian. ...

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9 adventures you can’t miss in Sofia

> 1. Experience the mix of religions

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37 thoughts on “Sofia: A City Of Colour And Contrast”

> I didn’t actually expect to enjoy the city all that much

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Byzantine Empire Facts, Map, History

> History of the Byzantine Empire

The history of the Byzantine Empire began with the division of Rome in 395. Although Arcadius was the first ruler of Eastern Rome, Byzantium’s founding father is considered to be Constantine the Great. Now I want to share information about Byzantine history as a question and answer.

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About Sofia

Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, today carrys the name of St. Sofia. There are only few cities in the world from whose capital centre you can touch the mountain. Situated on a flat territory, surround by Vitosha, Lozenska, Ljulin, Stara planina, Sredna gora mountains, it always has been important road connecting West Europe with Black sea, Aegean sea and Middle East. Like a favourite town of Konstantin The Great emperor (4th c.), who used to say “Serdika is my Rome”, Sofia was administrative center and site of the bishop during the Roman times. For tourists and guests of the city, Sofia offers conditions for mountain tourism and ski, religious tourism, big choice of events, number of sights with European and world wide meaning (Boyana church – a monument under UNESCO aegis).
> Travel Itineraries Sofia

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Vitosha

17 km

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Sofia Airport

7 km

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Sofia to Varna, Burgas, Plovdiv

Sofia to Varna, Sliven, Bansko

Sofia to Barcelona, Valencia, Madrid

Sofia to Bucharest, Brasov, Alba Iulia

Sofia to Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne

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General:

Connection:

Very good

Daily costs:

Expensive

Sea/River/Lake:

No / No / No

UV radiation:

Moderate

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Stay length:

3-4 days

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Many

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Normal

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June, July, August, September, October, December

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Sofia is a village in the country Bulgaria with a population of 10,807. Furthermore, Sofia is located in east Bulgaria. Sofia fits perfect for a cultural trip. Furthermore, Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria.

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