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Top 5 Must Do's in Sofia
Edit ThisSofia is the capital of Bulgaria and one of the most ancient cities of Europe with a rich historical legacy dating back to over 7000 years. The Sofia Must Do's Guide celebrates the exotic and vintage appeal of the city and gives visitors information on the best things to do when in this charming ‘cultural mixed bag’.
1. Go Museum Hopping
Watch Sofia reiterate its antediluvian spirit with an impressive line-up of museums scattered all over the town. The most prominent ones are National Historical Museum-A destination that exhibits traces from the town’s earliest settlements, Bulgarian Natural History Museum - a place offering in depth information on the floral evolution of Bulgaria. There are others like the National Museum of Military History, National Archeological Museum and for connoisseurs of art, the well-stocked Bulgarian National Gallery Of Arts.
2. Trip to the National Palace of Culture
Visit the National Palace of Culture that has the distinction of being declared the best congress center in the world by the IOCC, with 13 sprawling halls , an exhibition area and a huge trade center. Sofia hosts its annual film festival at this world-class venue. Theatre buffs should check out The Ivan Vazov National Theatre-the most reputed and important venue to have shape Bulgaria’s performing arts identity.
3. See the famous cathedrals of Sophia
There are myriad vintage architectural structures and archeological wonders in this city and some of the most outstanding works of art are, the exquisite golden-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral that was built in reverence for the martyrs who laid down their lives during the Russo-Turkish War in 1878 and The Church of St George, a roman architectural marvel nestled in the Sheraton Hotel courtyard. Other churches worth visiting are the 16th century Church of St. Sophia, St. Nedelya Church, Church of St. Petka and the Russian Church.
4. Winter sports at Vitosha Mountain
Vitosha Mountain, an iconic landscape of Sophia, is a perfect getaway for some skiing and snowboarding in winter and trail hiking in the summers. The picturesque Stone River and lush ecology provide an idyllic backdrop for enjoying nature’s glory.
5. Visit The beautiful Borisova Garden
Borisova Gradina, the oldest park in Bulgaria, is a sprawling mass of abundant greenery with a tapestry of rare floral species and a history that spans across three distinct periods under the authority of different gardeners. Each lent his own aesthetic streak to creative landscaping while retaining the original pattern of the breathtakingly beautiful park. Sophia is a stunning portrait of cultural and historical grandeur along with natural beauty and a rich performing arts heritage.
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1. Go Museum Hopping
Watch Sofia reiterate its antediluvian spirit with an impressive line-up of museums scattered all over the town. The most prominent ones are National Historical Museum-A destination that exhibits traces from the town’s earliest settlements, Bulgarian Natural History Museum - a place offering in depth information on the floral evolution of Bulgaria. There are others like the National Museum of Military History, National Archeological Museum and for connoisseurs of art, the well-stocked Bulgarian National Gallery Of Arts.
2. Trip to the National Palace of Culture
Visit the National Palace of Culture that has the distinction of being declared the best congress center in the world by the IOCC, with 13 sprawling halls , an exhibition area and a huge trade center. Sofia hosts its annual film festival at this world-class venue. Theatre buffs should check out The Ivan Vazov National Theatre-the most reputed and important venue to have shape Bulgaria’s performing arts identity.
3. See the famous cathedrals of Sophia
There are myriad vintage architectural structures and archeological wonders in this city and some of the most outstanding works of art are, the exquisite golden-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral that was built in reverence for the martyrs who laid down their lives during the Russo-Turkish War in 1878 and The Church of St George, a roman architectural marvel nestled in the Sheraton Hotel courtyard. Other churches worth visiting are the 16th century Church of St. Sophia, St. Nedelya Church, Church of St. Petka and the Russian Church.
4. Winter sports at Vitosha Mountain
Vitosha Mountain, an iconic landscape of Sophia, is a perfect getaway for some skiing and snowboarding in winter and trail hiking in the summers. The picturesque Stone River and lush ecology provide an idyllic backdrop for enjoying nature’s glory.
5. Visit The beautiful Borisova Garden
Borisova Gradina, the oldest park in Bulgaria, is a sprawling mass of abundant greenery with a tapestry of rare floral species and a history that spans across three distinct periods under the authority of different gardeners. Each lent his own aesthetic streak to creative landscaping while retaining the original pattern of the breathtakingly beautiful park. Sophia is a stunning portrait of cultural and historical grandeur along with natural beauty and a rich performing arts heritage.
