Lyulin is one of the mountains located close to the capital city of Sofia. The mountain starts only a few km away from Sofia’s central part. The northern slope of the mountain houses the residential districts of Bankya, Gorna Banya, Malo Bouchino, Kniazhevo and Vladaya. The highest peak is Doupevitsa, reaching a height of 1256 … Read more
Sofia has various parks, a few of which quite big. The biggest park in the capital is called Borisova Gradina. It is situated between Orlov Most (eagles’ bridge) and Vassil Levski stadium, parallel to Tsarigradsko Shose boulevard. The park’s old name used to be Freedom Park (Parka na svobodata). Today, Borisova Gradina is the biggest … Read more
Jews form one of the oldest communities part of Bulgaria’s resident makeup. Historic evidence mentions the presence of Jewish communities during the reign of Roman emperor Caligula (37-41AD), a few decades before the Sack of Jerusalem. Later, the Balkans became the destination of various Jewish migratory waves. The latest and largest wave took place at … Read more
Ariana lake is one of the best known spots in Sofia. Sofia residents, as well as visitors of the capital, select the location for walks and rest. Today, the lake and the nearby park have been restored and offer various leisure activities. Construction of the facility began shortly after Bulgaria gained its independence and ended … Read more
Bulgaria’s capital, the city of Sofia, is the biggest settlement in the country. Sofia is located in the western part of Bulgaria, in the vicinities of the picturesque Vitosha Mountain. The location makes climate in Sofia slightly harsher than in the rest of the country. Summer heat is moderately intense but winters usually turn to … Read more
Sofia’s water-related masterpieces are almost entirely connected to the puddles that appear in the city after each rain. Well, a few exceptions do exist. One of them is a real waterfall, located a walking distance from the center of the city. Boyanski waterfall flows only five kilometers away from the residential district of Boyana. It … Read more
If someday you decide to view Sofia from high above, try climbing to Cherni Vruh peak. The peak happens to be one of the 100 national tourism sites. Cherni Vruh is Vitosha’s highest point, impressive with its 2290 m. To reach the peak, you can use one of the following routes. Option A includes walking … Read more