We are starting a new series and a new way of discovering the beauty of Bulgaria – through images and colour.
And this week we offer you
Sofia through the eyes and lens of Dario Traveso
Photograph by – Dario Traveso
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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.
Photograph by mbell1975
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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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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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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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
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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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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Few words about Sofia and Sofia International Airport:
Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria, well connected with all the other cities of the country. It is situated in the vicinity of Vitosha and Lyulin mountains on the southern parts of Sofia valley. It has been called by different names in the history. This name Sofia was finally given to it due to the presence of a [Photograph by Alexander Dimitrov] church St. Sofia. Sofia is the hub of tourism in Bulgaria due to ancient ruins, galleries, pubs, beaches, restaurants and churches. In 2010 there were almost 500,000 passengers dealt with at Sofia airport.
Sofia Airport Transfers:
To facilitate this large number of passengers, there is an efficient Sofia Airport Transport service in place available for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. It is fast, safe, affordable and comfortable, providing for all the possible needs of travelers. It is very good to hire airport transfer services in advance to avoid delays and facilitate the mobility.
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Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and a great place of history and tradition. Today, Sofia is a modern city that is very proud of its heritage. The city motto is “Grow but do not grow older.” This really sums up what Sofia is all about. It is a city that progresses toward the future, but always remembers the past. There is a plethora of interesting places to visit in and around the city of Sofia. For the easiest transportation, you should reserve a cheap car hire Sofia. This will allow you to travel around to the most destinations during your holiday.
There are plenty of interesting places to visit both inside and outside of the Sofia city limits. Tourism in Sofia has always been a fun way to spend a Bulgaria holiday. The only hard part is deciding what to do and where to go. There are historical sites that date back thousands of years as well as modern attractions that will astonish any visitor. Apart from the exciting attractions in Sofia, there are many great places to explore outside of the urban area. A cheap Sofia car hire really comes in handy for discovering western Bulgaria.
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