When travelling to Bulgaria, many people overlook the capital in favour of the snow resorts around nearby Mount Vitosha. This makes it the perfect getaway, but you’re missing an exciting, modern and vibrant city if you skip over it in favour of hitting the slopes. Deciding where to stay in Sofia can be hard, especially if you’ve never visited this capital city. Many of the neighbourhoods from the outside may look the same, but each one has its own distinct style. Under the domes of Catholic …
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One Day in Sofia, Bulgaria: A Complete Itinerary
With just one day in Sofia, you may not have time to see it all - but you can cover a lot of ground. While it’s not the largest European capital city, Sofia is modern and youthful. The city has plenty of sites to explore, including historic sites that dot the skyline. The onion domes of converted mosques dot that cityscape and make for impressive destinations. There’s also lots of Soviet-era architecture that make for an interesting contrast. Within this landscape, you’ll find some of the …
5 Cool Things to Do in Sofia, Bulgaria
None of my many trips to Europe garnered more quizzical stares from family & friends than when the Balkans landed as my summer destination of choice. My first stop was none other than Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria and one of Europe's lesser-visited major cities. I have to admit that I entered the city not expecting much. I'd always heard mixed things about Sofia from legions of other travellers who claimed it was "dull" and "boring" or "unworthy of a visit." Fortunately, this wasn't my …
