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Q: What historical places of Sofia should a lover of architecture visit?

Sofia demonstrates a mixture of architectural styles: the ancient fortress of Serdika with preserved fragments of walls, the Russian church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in the Pskov style (1914), the building of the People's Theater of Ivan Vazov in the Neo-Renaissance style. Of particular interest is the Dragalev Monastery of the XIV century with unique frescoes.

Q: Where to go in Sofia with children: interesting places for a family holiday?

Children will be impressed by the National Museum of Natural History with a collection of minerals and dinosaur skeletons, as well as Borisov Gradina Park with playgrounds. The Sofia Zoo contains rare Balkan species of animals, and the Museum of Socialist Art presents curious monumental sculptures.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Sofia: the best photo zones?

Picturesque shots are obtained at the fountains in front of the building of the Council of Ministers in the style of Stalin’s Empire, in the Oborishte quarter with preserved buildings of the XIX century and at the monument to the Tsar-Liberator Alexander II. Panoramas of the city are best taken from Mount Vitosha, where the Boyansky waterfall is located.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with the sights of Sofia?

The rotunda of St. George is associated with the legend of the appearance of an angel to King Constantine. Boyanskaya church of the XII century, included in the UNESCO list, according to legend, was painted by masters of the Turnovo art school. Locals believe that the mineral springs in the city center have healing power.

Q: What little-known sights of Sofia are worth seeing?

Unpopular with tourists, but valuable objects include the Church of St. Petka of the XV century with unique frescoes, the synagogue of 1909 in the Moorish style and the Roman tower of Largo - the remains of ancient Serdica. In the area of Lozenets preserved villas of the Bulgarian aristocracy of the early XX century.

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