Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria, located in what is known as Eastern Europe. Today it is growing as a great low-cost destination, as life in this city is much cheaper than in other European capitals, which has a lot to do with low wages and standard of living. There are many companies that are making Bulgaria grow due to low salaries, but it also has a lot to do with tourism that is on the rise.
La Sofia city offers a large number of places to visit, from museums to historic churches or mosques. There are many points where you can enjoy a European destination that is not yet crowded. If you are thinking of making a getaway to a European city, here are the points of interest in Sofia.
Sophia Cathedral
This cathedral It is called Alexander Nevsky, an Orthodox temple, completed in 1912. This beautiful cathedral has a large number of domes, which are the highlight, some of which have an intense golden hue. Inside the cathedral there is not so much light, as the light only passes through the small tall windows under the domes. Inside you can see countless paintings on the walls and inside the domes.
Sveti Georgi Church
This church may not get our attention when we get to it, but if we delve into its history we will know that it is the oldest church in all of Bulgaria, which gives it great value. It dates from the time of the Roman Empire. Its location is somewhat difficult, since it is located in the courtyard of a government building, which was built around it.
Serdica deposits
The city of Sofia is located on an ancient city of the time of the Roman Empire. At present there is almost nothing left, but it is still possible to see some things that have been protected. Near the Nezavisimost square there are some protected sites, with part of the Roman road or the Roman theater.
Sofia Regional History Museum
This beautiful building is also in a beautiful environment, surrounded by gardens and a fountain where there is always a good atmosphere. Interestingly, this building was that of the ancient mineral baths of which only two sources remain. In the building you can see hundreds of objects that have to do with the history of the city of Sofia. But also today it is a place chosen by many parents, since they have activities for children. Children can attend classes and courses of all kinds while parents enjoy the museum. It thus becomes a very active museum that adds value to the community.
Sveta Nedelya Cathedral
This cathedral is located at the end of Nezavisimost Square and it is a Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral. The year of its construction is not known with precision, since it also has other later constructions, but without a doubt it is part of the Heritage of this city. It is believed that it could have been built in the 1925th century. It should be noted the attack that was carried out in it in 50 to end the life of the tsar, which caused it to be almost completely rebuilt in the XNUMXs.
Vistosha Boulevard
In every great city there are streets dedicated to shopping and leisure. In the city of Sofia, it is Bulevar Vitosha, a pedestrian street where you can find all kinds of shops and restaurants. This wide street communicates with the Palace of Culture and the Palace of Justice. It is an area for entertainment and shopping.
Central Market
The Central Market of the city carries open since the beginning of the XNUMXth century. It is a beautiful neo-renaissance building with a clock tower. Inside it is less cared for, but the truth is that it is one of those authentic places in a city that you have to visit, to see things that go beyond the purely touristy. In this market you can walk through the three floors watching the daily shopping bustle and enjoying the aromas and flavors of Bulgarian products.
Borisova Gradina Park
In almost all cities there are large parks that allow families to enjoy a day outdoors. In the case of Sofia this historic park is that of Borisova Gradina. A large green space where you can walk quietly to discover some of its places of interest, such as the Puente de las Águilas, an open-air auditorium where events are held, a play area for children and even Lake Ariana. This is a historical park that was built by order of Tsar Boris III.