Sofia. Bulgaria's pleasingly laid-back capital is often overlooked by visitors heading to the coast or the ski resorts, but they're missing something special. Sofia is no grand metropolis, but it's a modern, youthful city, with a scattering of onion-domed churches, Ottoman mosques and stubborn Red Army monuments that lend an eclectic, exotic feel.

The best day trips from Sofia according to Tripadvisor travelers are: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Day Trip from Sofia; Tour to Lovech, Devetaki cave & Krushuna waterfalls; Small group tour to Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery; Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia

25/09/2015 · With a past rooted in Ottoman tradition and Socialist struggle, the narrative of Bulgaria tells a colorful story of conflict, fortitude and perseverance, where the capital city Sofia emerges as a sparkling center of energy and cultural richness. Offering a plethora of compelling galleries, museums, parks and night spots, there has never been a better time to visit the city, …

05/11/2020 · Sofia has a blend of culture, history, art, underground music scene, and cuisine, stirred with nature — the parks are actually forests, and the city itself is at the foot of Vitosha Mountain. Just half an hour from the city center you can hike in the summer or ski in the winter.

24/03/2017 · Central Market Hall (Tsentralni Hali) is a must if you visit Sofia over a long weekend. This is a great place to eat, shop and pick up some souvenirs. We enjoyed some tasty musaka here, one of Bulgaria’s national dishes.

05/07/2018 · If you want to visit a coworking space while in Sofia, there are plenty of options too. Some good places are Betahaus, Cosmos and Soho. My friend Sianna wrote a comprehensive Digital Nomad Guide to Sofia to help you get to know the city’s coworking atmosphere better. Currency exchange The currency in Bulgaria is Bulgarian Lev (BGN). The coins are called …

18/02/2016 · At first sight Sofia – the capital of Bulgaria doesn’t look like an interesting city. The piecemeal mix of architecture and the lack of impressive tourist attractions leave many travelers disappointed. I can tell, I was one of them! I had a chance to visit Sofia in spring 2012.

26/11/2017 · The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs can give you all the information regarding visas. Currency - The Bulgarian Lev is the official money and it is suggested to only exchange money at exchange offices or banks, due to the possible fake banknotes. Sofia is considered as one of Europe's most affordable capital city.