Day 8 – Veliko Tarnovo –
Sofia – Thessaloniki –
Nea Moudania – 578km.
Sofia
– the capital of Bulgaria with stunning
 |
| Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria |
Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria
is a mixture of culture, history, metropolitan charm and
natural beauty. Here you can find
ancient ruins, Orthodox churches, vibrant
markets and green parks. There are cafes and bars to rest while you drink something and restaurants you can eat traditional
Bulgarian food
and modern European
cuisine.
Let’s discover the top things to do in Sofia!
 |
| St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral |
One
of Sofia's most iconic landmarks, St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is an
architectural marvel with its golden domed ceiling and stunning
interior with frescoes and mosaics. At
the cathedral's crypt you
can find a valuable collection of Orthodox Christian icons and
artifacts.
 |
| St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral |
Visit
the National Palace of Culture
and its park
One of the
largest multi-functional conference and cultural centers in the world
is the National Palace of Culture or the NDK.
It
was opened in 1981 in celebration of Bulgaria’s
1300th
anniversary. It is known
for its unique architecture, internally
the building exhibits a unified style with
an octagonal motif and heavy, dark colors.
 |
| Fountain at the park of National Palace of Culture, Sofia |
It
is also known for its diverse events,
including concerts, art exhibitions, shows,
and conferences. It has an area of 123,000
sqm on eight floors and three underground levels.
One
of the best places to chill out is the surrounding park, with
fountains and sculptures. Take a leisurely stroll
around and enjoy a peaceful
escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
 |
| Fountain under the park of NDK |
 |
| Fountain under the NDK at metro station |
Sofia's University "St.
Kliment Ohridski" is the oldest institution of higher
education in Bulgaria, founded on 1st of October in 1888.
It is a
public, research university, it has 16 faculties and over of 21,000
students receive their education. It constructed with the financial
support of the brothers Evlogi and Hristo Georgiev, whose sculptures
are now featured on its facade.
 |
| Sofia's university "St. Kliment Ohridski" |
We
enjoyed our coffee break at Cakey Bakey, a cafeteria with excellent
sweets and great coffee that we definitely recommend!
We returned home happy because we managed to finish another successful trip and full of beautiful images, memories and experiences!
No comments:
Post a Comment