SOFIA - CAPITAL of our country

Sofia is the largest city in Bulgaria Sofia is the largest city in Bulgaria. In 1870, there are about 19,000 inhabitants, while the largest city at that time, Stara Zagora, which before burning (1877) numbered 25,480 inhabitants.

Sofia is one of the oldest European capitals Sofia is one of the oldest European capitals. Its history can be traced back to Neolithic times. Traces of several Neolithic settlements have been discovered on its territory (about Palace today and in the current quarter Slatina), dating from 5000 BC.

Sofia is located close to the northern slope of the Vitosha mountain, surrounded by mountains Sofia Basin (Stara Planina, Vitosha, Lyulin, Lozen Mountain). Five mountain passes leading to the city - Iskar, Vladayski, Dragoman, Petrohan and Botevgrad.

Church "Holy Sunday" is a medieval church, which suffered damage in a few years and then reconstructed. The most famous attack was in 1925 when more than 150 people were killed. The temple was officially inaugurated on April 7, 1933 wall decoration is made from 1971 to 1973 by the artistic team headed by Nikolai Rostovtsev.

The past of our capital More than 2000. Thracian Serdi tribe based its settlement. The Romans called it Serdika. By Slavs it was named Sredets . Later it was called Sofia the name of the great Christian church "St. Sofia"

Many wreckages of enthralled walls and temples for these times can be seen in the city today. One of the oldest historical monuments is the church "Saint George"

Sofia today There are many companies that produce variety of goods. Nowadays Sofia is the most important economic, cultural, transport and scientific center in Bulgaria. There are many companies that produce variety of goods.

The National Assembly, the Presidency Council of Ministers and the Law Courts are situated in our capital. Presidency National Assembly

Council minister building Courthouse

Here is one of the oldest universities in the Balkan peninsula, “St Here is one of the oldest universities in the Balkan peninsula, “St. Clement Orhidski ” Beside it is the National Library "St. St. Cyril and Methodius "

In the city center stands a cathedral "Alexander Nevsky"

Central Park

Nearby is the National Theatre "Ivan Vazov ” In the capital there are many research institutes, opera, theaters, concert halls, museums, exhibition galleries and more.

In Sofia there is a monument of Vasil Levski and the Tsar Liberator

National stadium "Vasil Levski" is the largest sports facility in stands in Bulgaria. The stadium has 43,230 spectator seats. Located in the city center. Officially opened in 1953, but mainly reconstructed in 1966 and 2002.

and King OsvoboditelOt stations, bus stations and Sofia International Airport depart trains, buses and airplanes all over the country and Europe. Currently under construction and underground.

Nearby is the beautiful Vitosha Mountain - another symbol of the city that offers wonderful opportunities for recreation.

GERB of Sofia The city has its own coat of arms. On it are depicted the goddess, guardian of cities, "St. George "and the mountain thermal springs. Below is the motto of the city: "It Grows but Does not Age"