Roby John

Once you planned to visit somewhere either for a holiday or business trip your first priority is transport services from the airport. In this regards when you decide to go whether Sofia, Bourgas or Varna you may forget all your worries as Airport Transfers Services in Sofia, Bourgas, Varna available there to give perfect transfers services it will ensure you that your dream holiday is an unforgettable experience.

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The best part of Airport Transfers services in Sofia is that you can pre-book your car or taxi and you can get the best deals as well as good quality service at affordable rates even if you don’t have a big amount in your pocket within a short time span without giving you any hassle. And when you arrive at airport in arrival lounge, your driver will wait to receive you.
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Mike Greaves

Early records inform us that the city of Sofia as we know it today was known as Serdica. People from this region are supposed to be related to the Thracian Serdi tribe. Other names for Sofia have been known to be Triaditsa and Serdets. This central Balkan city, located in west Bulgaria, happens to be a lovely pristine spot practically hemmed in by verdurous mountains. To get into the city you need to get through three mountain passes. Several low rivers criss-cross the city including the Perlovska and the Vladaya that later merges with the Iskar River flowing nearby.

Most visitors, on gaining entry into Sofia, are left speechless thanks to the gorgeous mountain ridges, crags and cliffs. Against the velvety green and undulating landscape nestle houses with turreted rooftops making the Bulgarian capital look even more picturesque.
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BrianSmall

Sofia is Europe’s second oldest capital city and 7000 years of history have shaped it a very unique way. Currently, it’s by far one of Europe’s most picturesque cities and its close proximity to Mount Vitosha makes the scenery even more gorgeous. Sofia is a cool and thriving city and here you can have a real on-budget stag do in Europe.

Sofia offers great value for money, an extensive selection of outdoor challenges to keep you busy throughout the daytime and a vibrant nightlife scene that revolves around the numerous bars and nightclubs. Day or evening, the many bars and cafés scattered throughout the city are rammed, condensing a mixed clientele of local crowd, ex-pats, staggers and the usual profusion of gorgeous girls.
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Sofia,the Bulgarian capital is a cosmopolitan city. Like any other European capital it is the hub of the country’s political, business and cultural life, the center of various international events.
There are many theatres,an Opera,an Operetta, concert halls, cinemas, museums and galleries.
Today more than 250 unique monuments from different ages blend harmoniously with the city’s modern appearance.

Photograph by Dario Traveso

Even the briefest sightseeing tour of Sofia will invariably include the 4th century St.George Rotunda – major monument of Roman architecture, the St. Sophia early Christian basilica which gave the city its name and is depicted in the city’s coat of arms, the spectacular Alexander Nevsky memorial Cathedral with its gilded domes and dazzling interior with murals, icons and mosaics. The small Boyana Church included in the UNESCO List of World Heritage for its murals, genuine masterpieces painted by an unknown artist in 1259, complete the picture.
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We have decided to offer you a selection of some of the best Bulgarian songs and images, as found online. And with this selection we will try to offer you to discover Bulgaria and travel through its musical tradition and songs.

And this week we present to you Sofia, Bulgaria with some brilliant images from Bulgaria

By: Sandra Lightowler

Sofia, the capital and largest city of the Republic of Bulgaria, is one of the oldest capital cities in Europe. Its history dates back to the 8th century, when the Thracians came and established a settlement in the city. It is located in the western region of the country and has a population of 1,270,450; making it the 14th largest city in the European Union. It is also the administrative, economic, educational and cultural centre of the country. The city gets its name from The Church of St. Sophia, which was constructed by Byzantine Emperor Justinian in the middle of the 6th century. The official language of Sofia is Bulgarian.

Geography

Situated in western Bulgaria at the northern foot of the Vitosha Mountain, Sofia is surrounded on all sides by mountains. With an area of 457.9 sq miles (1,186 sq. kilometres), the Sofia Valley is the largest one in the country. It has an average altitude of 1,804 feet (550 metres) and is traversed by three mountain passes that connect the Aegean and Black Seas with Central Europe and the Adriatic Sea.
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By : Matt Davies

Bulgaria’s capital city of Sofia has been around for quite a while. Depending upon who you believe, it was established anywhere between 7,000 and 3,000 years ago by ancient Thracians. What is agreed is that it was the thermal springs that proved the big attraction and led to the development of a thriving metropolis. At 1804ft above sea level the climate tends to moderately hot summers and cold, snowy winters providing great summer sun, pleasurable city breaks and numerable ski opportunities depending upon when you visit. As you would expect from such an ancient city there is a plethora of old buildings and cultural points of interest smattered around Sofia. Whether it is the architecture, museums or the pleasures offered by a modern city that you are after, you’ll find them all in abundance in sparkling Sofia.

Vibrant nightlife is alive and well in Sofia. Although the majority of Sofians don’t boast massive incomes they still love to party! As a result there are a number of great pubs and cafes dotted throughout the city catering to a wide range of tastes and interests. For example, find yourself in Sofia at the time your favourite football team is playing an important game and you needn’t miss it, head for Murphy’s Irish Bar and catch all the action! And the handful of 24 hour restaurants that operate in the city centre provide respite if you are out between 1.00 and 5.00 a.m. and find that the great public transport system has closed down for the evening! While in Sofia, do as the Sofians do, and drink in the bars until midnight, then head off to the nightclub; there are plenty about that offer a wide range of dance and music styles.
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Doug Ragan

Sofia has a huge nightlife scene with many different night clubs, live venues, pubs, mehani (Bulgarian traditional taverns), and restaurants. Sofia is one of the oldest cities in Europe with ruins spread across the city center. Sofia offers an excellent opportunities for international congresses,symposia,meetings,conferences and fairs. Sofia has a continental climate, with cold winters and hot summers. Besides the city of Sofia, the capital province encompasses three other cities and 34 villages, being split into a total of 24 municipalities. The architecture in Sofia centre is a unique mixture of Western and Central European Architecture. The Largo, an architectural complex in downtown Sofia which includes the headquarters of many national institutions.

After the abolishment of Communism in 1989, Sofia has witnessed the construction of whole business districts and neighbourhoods, as well as modern skryscraper-like glass-fronted office buildings, but also top-class residential neighbourhoods. Some of the biggest and most popular telecommunications companies, TV and radio stations, cable television companies, newspapers, magazines, and web portals are based in Sofia.
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Jessica Nielson

Bulgaria weather can be cold in the winter and very hot during the summer. The perfect time to plan your holiday to Bulgaria is starting in April. Up until June, the weather is still comfortable and you will find many things to do. However, September offers beautiful fall colors and not as much congestion because tourists are heading home. The Black Sea is still warm enough to swim and enjoy the white sandy beaches. If you enjoy skiing, then you will want to head to Bulgaria in December. The months of July and August will be hot, but you can still enjoy Bulgaria beaches and attractions.

If you want some exciting things to see, make your holiday to Bulgaria exciting with a stop in Varna – this absolutely a must see for everyone who is planning a visit to Bulgaria. The Petrified Forest is a point of interest. It is an amazing place to visit and explore. Then plan to visit the history museum and the Roman Spa, which is a ancient ruins that is said to be biggest in all of Europe. Then you can visit the Aquarium and Black Sea Museum, which is amazing to see. While you are at the Aquarium, you can see the Dolphinarium, which is a show with the dolphins playing games, jumping and singing.
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Nancy Eben

Bulgaria is a beautiful country located in the Eastern Europe on the western side of the black sea. The country is located in such a way that it is surrounded by Romania to the north, Greece to the south, Serbia to the North West, the Republic of Macedonia to the South west and Turkey to the south east. Since Bulgaria is close to Turkish straits means the key land routes from Middle East to Europe and Asia pass through Bulgaria.

Bulgaria is a very lovely country you are locked in magnetism once you see the sheer beauty of this country. For accommodation point of view you Bulgaria hotels are available in cheaper rates as well as at economical prices. Hotels in Bulgaria are available in cheaper hotels, discounted hotels, budgeted hotels and luxurious hotels.
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