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Bulgaria capital

Bulgaria capital

If you are searching for a fabulous destination for a weekend break, the Bulgaria capital city, Sofia, offers excellent attractions.

Beautiful scenery, and a fine selection of restaurants and exciting things to do and see. In recent years, Sofia has steadily been rising to the top of the “must-see capital cities of Europe” list for many people. Unlike Paris, Venice, and Rome, whose charms are well known and documented, Sofia still retains an air of intriguing East European mystery.

The city languished for a long time under the oppressive rule of the communists and for many years, nobody really gave much consideration to Sofia as a holiday destination.

But now times have changed and the dark clouds of communist rule have dispersed to reveal modern Sofia as a thriving city capable of providing something for everyone.

Whether you are coming to the Bulgaria capital on business or pleasure, you can expect to enjoy plenty of surprises as well as many unforgettable moments.

You might decide to visit for a relaxing weekend with the intention of wandering around the city at your leisure, enjoying the warm sunshine and ample coffee shops.

Or you might have an action packed itinerary that includes a selection of some of the 250 historic landmarks and architectural monuments to be found in Sofia.

There are some truly awe inspiring sites worthy of your attention should you decide to drink in some culture.

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St. George Rotunda has rare architectural features dating back to Roman times and the Alexander Nevski Cathedral has world famous frescoes and icons.

The Boyana Church located in Boyana, a suburb of Sofia, features 13th Century examples of early Christian murals that were created more than 200 years prior to the Renaissance.

Once you have had your fill of impressive cultural monuments, go for a stroll through the flea market, antique shops, and cafés around Kristal Square.

Hunt out a few bargains before resting your aching feet while you enjoy a soothing coffee and admire the tree-lined boulevards.

Once night falls in Sofia, you have a whole new world of fun to look forward to. As the sun sets behind Vitosha Mountain, Sofia turns into a vibrant, cosmopolitan city of classy restaurants, lively bars, and buzzing nightclubs (for a list of gay nightclubs click here Bulgaria.

No matter how worn out you might be from a wealth of culture during the day, you will soon feel invigorated by the vibe of extraordinary nightlife in the Bulgarian capital, Sofia.

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