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Travel Guide: Sofia

Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, is one of the oldest cities in Europe. Green parks and snowy peaks of the mountains surrounding the city give Sofia a special charm.

General information about the city of Sofia

Country: Bulgaria
Population: 1.44 million people. (2016).
Time: UTC+2, in summer UTC+3.
Telephone code: (+359)2
Currency: Bulgarian lev, rate, currency exchange.
Language: Bulgarian.
Climate: humid continental
Official website: sofia.bg

Собор Александра Невского в Софии

Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky

The original temple is a monument located in the center of Sofia, one of the largest Orthodox churches in the Balkans.

Храм Света Неделя

Temple Sveta Nedelya (Saint Nedelya)

Saint Nedelya Cathedral – Sofia Cathedral, built in neo-Byzantine style

Центральные минеральные бани Софии

Central Mineral Baths and Museum of the History of Sofia

The unusual brightly colored building of the central city baths, which now houses the city museum, is a popular tourist attraction in Sofia

Театр Вазова в Софии

Ivan Vazov Theater

The main theater scene in Sofia and Bulgaria as a whole

Мечеть Баня Баши

Banya Bashi Mosque

A functioning mosque in Sofia, a monument of Ottoman architecture from the 16th century

Центральный рынок Софии

Sofia Central Market

A beautiful building built in the center of the Bulgarian capital in the early 20th century in the Neo-Renaissance style.

Бульвар Витоша в Софии

Vitosha Boulevard – the pedestrian center of Sofia

Лучшее место для пешеходных прогулок по центру Софии. Здесь много магазинов, ресторанов и кафе.

Отель ATM Center Hotel

ATM Center Hotel – hotel in Sofia, suitable for tourist and business trips

For 35-40 euros per night you will get a well-equipped modern double room with breakfast, 7-8 minutes walk from the metro

Болгарский лев - валюта Болгарии

Currency in Bulgaria – exchange rate and currency exchange

Despite the fact that Bulgaria has long been a member of the EU, the country has retained its own currency – the Bulgarian lev.

Цены в Болгарии. На рынке в Софии

Prices in Bulgaria in stores, restaurants and cafes

Overview of average prices in Bulgarian stores. How much does it cost to eat out for two?

Новый год в Софии

New Year in Sofia

How do they celebrate Christmas and New Year in the capital of Bulgaria?