Travel Eye on Sofia (Bulgaria)

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Overview:

Sofia is the capital city of Bulgaria, and home to one tenth of the population of Bulgaria. With it's wide, leafy boulevards, and slightly dilapidated exterior, Sofia is a city in which you can soon lose yourself quite happily!

Founded over 7,000 years ago around numerous hot and cold mineral springs, which are still available today, Sofia has flourished and declined around a variety of civilisations. It is one of the oldest settlements in Europe and numerous archaeological, cultural and historical monuments from its rich Thracian, Byzantine, Roman, Slav and Turkish history have been preserved among the modern edifices, the blend of the new and the old lending a charming quality to the capital.

Despite its modern, cosmopolitan nature, Sofia has a laid back atmosphere and the proximity of Mount Vistosha, offering a myriad of recreational opportunities on the city's doorstep, adds to the relaxed feel of the city. Like any capital city, Sofia also has a wealth of museums and galleries, and boasts plenty of cultural entertainment.

Bulgaria is rapidly becoming a favourite tourist and second home destination within Europe. The diversity here is huge, from tiny fishing villages in forgotten coves, to sprawling coastal metropolises, from ancient communist monoliths to modern western constructs. All of them molded by a unique culture, produced over aeons of history, that we have come to love about Bulgaria. Not for nothing is Bulgaria known as the crossroads of Europe!

Locality:

Sofia located in the Sofia Valley, the capital city of Bulgaria lies at the foot of the Vitosha and Lyulin Mountains, and is the centre of the country's political, business and cultural life.

Entertainment/Facilities/Attractions/Things to do:

Bulgarian food does not particularly differ from the traditional European cuisine. The basic food products of the traditional Bulgarian cuisine are beans, sour and fresh milk, cheese, tomatoes, paprika, potatoes, onions, apples, water-melons, and grapes.

There is no better way to get to know Bulgaria than through its many and fascinating festivals, fiestas and ferias. The Bulgarian rarely need invitation to enjoy themselves and Festivals in Bulgaria are times of celebration, not only for the locals, but also for those who come from afar to admire and enjoy.