"Ever Growing, Never Old" Sofia by viddra

Sofia Travel Guide: 1,432 reviews and 3,515 photos

Sofia's the capital of Bulgaria and its largest commercial, manufacturing and cultural centre.

Here, you'll find a typical Balkan mix of Orthodox and Muslim cultures amid a crumbling Eastern Bloc society.

Picturesque buildings include the Alexander Nevski Cathedral, the 15th-century Buyuk Djami Mosque and the so-called Russian Church.

Pros and Cons

Pros:cold and dirty in winter

Last visit to Sofia: Jan 2006
Intro Updated Jan 13, 2006
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Easy Access! Transportation (3)

If you're planning to visit Sofia from Belgrade, you can choose between a morning (8.40) and an evening (21.00) trains.... more travel advice

Bulgarian Cuisine Restaurants (1)

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Ministry Buildings Things to Do (22)

Being a capital, it's no wonder that Sofia's packed with different ministry buildings. They're mostly in the centre and... more travel advice

The Former Communist Party Building - Sofia

The Former Communist Party Building Things to Do (22)

This used to be the Communist Party building with a red star on the top. As you can see, there's no star today, but the... more travel advice

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Jim_Eliason Dec 14, 2006 at 12:37 PM

Nice page!
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luckyzen Jan 14, 2006 at 10:14 AM

Thank you for the tip. I havent been to this part of the world as yet, but hey, who knows.....perhaps one day! Greetings.
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mikelisaanna Jan 14, 2006 at 9:39 AM

We enjoyed your Sofia page. It looks like an interersting city to visit. Thanks for the good tips.