Welcome to Sofia, Bulgaria | Best Things to See in Sofia | Visit Sofia Bulgaria | Part 1
00:00 – Sunrise at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
The Cathedral is one of Sofia's symbols and primary tourist attractions. It is the third largest Orthodox Cathedral located in Southeast Europe. It is believed that until year 2000 it was the largest finished Orthodox Cathedral.
00:08 – The Monument of the unknown soldier
The monument commemorates the hundreds of thousands of Bulgarian soldiers who died in wars defending their homeland. Ceremonies involving the President of Bulgaria and foreign state leaders are often performed here.
00:22 – The Presidency Building
The President, as head of State is traditionally Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Bulgarian Armed Forces. This function is performed both in peacetime and in wartime. The President is empowered to appoint and discharge the highest command personnel of the Armed Forces and to award the highest military ranks, acting on a recommendation by the Council of Ministers. 2:51 - Cave Measurements
00:44 – “Ivan Vazov” National Theater
The Nation Theater is the oldest and most authoritative theatre in the country and one of the important landmarks of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. It is located in the centre of the city, with the facade facing the City Garden. The building was extensively damaged by a fire in 1923 during an anniversary celebration but was reconstructed in 1929 by German architect Martin Dülfer.
00:58 “Vitosha” Boulevard
“Vitosha” Boulevard is the main commercial street in the centre of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, which is abundant in posh stores, restaurants and bars. The boulevard is named after Vitosha, the mountain just next to Sofia.
1:09 Sofia Art Gallery
Today, the museum has four departments: painting, sculpture, graphics, contemporary art and photography, and the collection consists of more than 8,000 works of Bulgarian artists from the end of 19 century to date. Part of its sculptures are arranged in the open in the City Garden.
1:22 Statue of Holy Sofia
If you happen to pass the Sofia city center, you will definitely notice the Statue of Saint Sofia standing on a column in the middle of a busy crossroad. It’s a symbol of the city because St. Sofia is the city’s patron. Sofia means “wisdom” in greek – that’s why she holds an owl in her left hand, a symbol of wisdom.
Welcome to Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria!
Located in the eastern part of the country, the city is known as Serdica in Antiquity and Sredets in the Middle Ages, Sofia has been an area of human habitation since at least 7000 BC.
Sofia is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Bulgaria alongside coastal and mountain resorts.
Sofia is the 14th largest city in the European Union. It is surrounded by mountainsides, such as Vitosha by the southern side, Lyulin by the western side, and the Balkan Mountains by the north, which makes it the third-highest European capital after Andorra la Vella and Madrid.
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