The beautiful city of Sofia, the Bulgarian capital, is one of the oldest cities in Europe, and it is full of history and important landmarks, in addition to being one of the most important cities in the Balkans throughout history.
And between the Liulin Mountains lies this distinctive city, which offers an enjoyable tourist trip full of culture, history, art and the beauty of nature. The city has gone through several civilizations that stretch since the eighth century BC, passing through Romen civilization, the Ottoman Empire and the Soviet occuAl Bahahn, which makes it rich in history.
Garden lovers find their sanctuary in the beautiful city of Sofia, which has many interesting parks and has architectural beauty in ancient streets, fountains, cafes and antique restaurants.
Sofia is also one of the cheapest European cities because it fits with limited travel budgets despite the beauty of its features and its varied cultural richness.
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Today, we accompany you on a pleasant tour between the sights and destinations of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.
Charming gardens in Sofia
Sofia has many charming gardens, which are one of the most beautiful entertainment destinations for families and individuals, including the main city park that was established in the 19th century. It began planning in the last years of the Ottoman rule for Bulgaria and is famous for vast areas of green meadows and attractive sculptures.
You can also visit the Botanical Garden in Sofia, which was established by the Academy of Sciences in 1947 and contains hundreds of categories of picturesque and rare plants.
In Sofia, tourists also prefer to visit the historical Borisova gradina park established in 1801, South Park Sofia and Geo Milev as well as the national park on Mount Vitosha, which is one of the most beautiful and oldest parks in Europe.
St. Nicholas Church
The Church of Saint Nicholas belongs to the era of the Soviet occuAl Bahahn of Bulgaria and is located in the center of Sofia, where it was established in the early twentieth century and is considered one of the wonderful architectural monuments and is characterized by gilded domes and unique decorations in striking colors and is one of the most important symbols of Sofia.
Zoo
One of the most important family tourist and leisure attractions in the city of Sofia is the zoo, which includes more than 1,200 species of animals from various continents and includes a picturesque lake that attracts visitors.
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is one of the most important historical monuments of the city and was established at the end of the 19th century and enjoys luxurious Byzantine architecture.
Saint Sophia Church
Saint Sophia Church was established in the heart of the city in the sixth century AD, so it is one of the oldest historical and religious monuments in Sofia and the city is named after it.
This church was built on the ruins of a church dating back to the first century AD in the period of the Romen era, which was built in turn over the ruins of a pagan Romen temple.
the National Museum
The National Museum in Sofia is the most important and largest museum of the Balkan Peninsula. This rich museum includes more than 7 million unique items that reveal the ancient history of the city and the successive civilizations of the region.
Bunia Bashi Mosque
Bunia Bashi Mosque dates back to the era of the Ottoman rule of Bulgaria, where it was established in Sofia in 1576 and enjoys the preservation of its original state and is considered a model of Ottoman architecture with its bathroom, yard, dome and minaret, and it is currently the only mosque in the city, while the rest of the mosques have been converted to churches after the Ottomans left the city.
Therapeutic springs
The city of Sofia has the availability of therapeutic springs with hot, mineral water and silt, so the city has a special place as one of the most important medical tourism destinations and includes many treatment and spa centers, especially in the neighborhood of Ovchakupel.
Beauty in Sofia
Botanical Garden in Sofia
Scenic architecture in Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
National Museum of Sofia
Architectural beauty in St. Nikola Church
Historic atmosphere in the city park
The atmosphere of the city of Sofia
Romen archaeological remains in Sofia
Stunning natural attractions in Sofia National Park
St. Nikola Church
Borisova gradina ambiance
Saint Sophia Church
Bunia Bashi Mosque
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Magic Gardens in Sofia
Borisova gradina park
City park in Sofia
Bunia Bashi Mosque building in the Ottoman Empire
