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IMAGES FROM
SOFIA October, 2004 |
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Sofia is one of the oldest settlements in Europe. Over 250 archaeological, historical and cultural monuments that the Thracians, Romans, Byzantines, Slavs, Proto-Bulgarians and Turks created are part of the cityscape. |
A majestic view
of Sofia from Hotel Kopitoto at the mount Vitosha. Vitoshas highest peak (Cherni Vruh) rises to 2290 m. Vitosha is a popular mountain resort for winter holidays and skiing, modern hotels and ski facilities. |
Today Sofia is a modern and busy capital with a population of million. Grand Hotel Bulgaria at the Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard is located in the middle of the city's main tourist sights and has ok prices. |
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The Russian St. Nicholas Church. Bulgarians come here because they believe that the saint cure all ills and make all wishes come true if you light a candle, and drop a piece of paper with your wishes behind sarcophagus. |
Although just a half an hour's drive from Sofia, the Vitosha National Park offers shelter to wolves, wild cats and bears, real ones! Besides this, the mountain is also rich in fauna. |
The magnificent Alexander Nevski Memorial Curch has the richest icon collection in the world. Built between 1882-1912, in honour of the Russian tsar Alexander II because his army helped liberate Bulgaria from Ottomans in 1878. |
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Photo: sylo taraku © |
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