Sculptures and monuments inSofia

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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Monument to the Liberator Tsar

Monument to the Tsar-Liberator is a monument dedicated to the Russian Emperor Alexander II, who liberated Bulgaria from Ottoman ru …

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Monument to the Unknown Soldier

The monument to the unknown soldier is located at the Hagia Sophia Cathedral on Alexander Nevsky Square. The memorial was solemnly …

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Monument to Vasil Levski

Vasil Levski, the real surname of Kunchev, was an active revolutionary figure of the late XIX century and took part in the nationa …

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Monument to the Soviet Army

The monument of the Soviet Army is a military memorial complex erected in memory of the liberation of Bulgaria from the fascist oc …

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Statue of Slaveikova n

On the small square of Slaveikov, which can not claim to be an outstanding landmark of Sofia, but quite popular with tourists, a m …

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Sofia - Rila Monastery - Sapareva Bath - Sofia

Inspection of the monastery, which was founded in the 10th century by the monk St. Ivan Rylsky. For many centuries, the monastery …

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Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria. Sophia’s coat of arms says, “Grows but does not age.” Sofia is one of the oldest cities in Europ …

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Excursion from Sofia to Samokov-Royal Palace-Borovets

Excursion from Sofia with a car to Samokov, visiting attractions, as well as the house of the richest family Aries, Sarafov, the m …

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On the Maritsa River, 150 kilometers from Sofia, is the oldest city in Europe - Plovdiv. It is believed that he is older than Athe …

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