Let’s Discover New Capitals: Sofia

Tired of the usual over crowded capitals and looking for inspiration for 2018?

Head to Sofia, capital of Bulgaria!

MorePlanesThanTrains-Sofia Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Thanks to Greek,Slavic,Ottoman and Persian influences, Bulgaria preserves a rich and varied heritage.

Religious tolerance is also a very strong tradition. In fact, Sofia is one of the fewest cities in the world that has an operational church, a mosque and a synagogue just 2 minutes on foot from each other.

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The city itself can be easily explored on foot.

As accommodations were incredibly cheap,me and my travel buddy opted for a 5 stars hotel for the first time in our lives!

The hotel had also a lovely spa which was a lifesaver after a day wandering in the snow.

MorePlanesThanTrains-Sofia Hotel

You can start exploring the city centre. There are many nice cafeterias and shops along the pedestrian street.

MorePlanesThanTrains-Sofia

Did you know that just 7 years ago, while excavating for a new Metro line,an archaeological Roman complex has been discovered?

You can find it at the exit of the Serdika Metro Station.

MorePlanesThanTrains-Sofia Roman Baths

My favourite (and also most popular) Bulgarian landmark is definitely the St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.

This beautiful gold domed basilica is 45 m high and has an interior decorated with Italian marble in different colours.

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You will have an amazing view of the Cathedral from the rooftop bar of the Sense Hotel.

MorePlanesThanTrains-Sofia Alexander Nevski Church

We enjoyed the view sipping a hot (very needed) cappuccino.

Another beautiful building to visit is the former Central Mineral Baths (Centralna Mineralna banya).

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We couldn’t end our weekend without tasting the local cuisine.

We found this cheap authentic place in the heart of the city that I strongly recommend: Hadjidraganovite Izbi.

I know… it’s almost impossible to pronounce it but I promise that it’s easy to find!

The decorations and the atmosphere are great as well as the food.

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What do you think?Will you consider Sofia as your next trip?

Let me know!

xxx Valentina

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