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Local culture strikes with an abundance of beautiful customs and traditions, interesting festivals and rituals, many of which have pagan roots. An acquaintance with local culture is an integral part of the holiday for many tourists; from the very first days of their stay in Sofia they are charmed with unique national spirit. Many travelers come to visit the city on the New Year’s Eve; this holiday is celebrated on a noble scale. The local name of the holiday is ‘Surva Godin.’ Like many years ago, New Year celebration is accompanied by a mass of symbolic events. On the feast young people go for a walk along the streets in colorful costumes of animals; according to the tradition New Year outfits are decorated with survakari bells. It is believed that ringing bells attached to a belt helps to fight evil and bring good luck, so survakari are among the most popular New Year gifts. The celebration of 1st of March, the Feast of the arrival of spring, is beautiful and symbolic. This festival also has its own symbols - small ornaments of red and white threads called martenicas. It is common to give hand-woven jewelry as a gift to the family and friends; it is fixed to the clothing. There are special carnival festivities in Sofia; here this holiday is called Sirnitza. The main festive meal is halva; this sweet dish is a prime example of the unique combination of Slavic and Eastern cultures. According to the Eastern interpretation, halva is a symbol of a sweet and happy … Read further

Travel guides to Sofia

Sofia sightseeing

Those, who like shopping, should go to Vitosha Boulevard, which is considered the main shopping street of the city. In addition to shops and souvenir outlets you will find here several cozy restaurants and cafes. While walking, you'll be truly surprised to see such a large number of monuments right at every step. St. George Church is the symbol of the "Old Sofia", which was built in the 6th century. During its 15 … Open

Cultural excursion through Sofia - things to see

The red brick building can be seen even from remote areas of the city. Travelers can appreciate the appearance of the mosque and access its interior; in hours free of prayers entry is open to devotees of any religion. A lot of impressions will give a trip to the Ivan Vazov House Museum. This is where the internationally renowned Bulgarian writer lived and worked; in several rooms the situation of the early 20th … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

The Vodenitzata restaurant serving local cuisine is situated in the picturesque park. It serves visitors until late in the evening. The restaurant regularly hosts entertaining programs. Great meats, branded Shepard salad, flavorful barbecue and a huge selection of drinks will please any visitor. Those who prefer Spanish cuisine are recommended to visit Te Quiero. Despite the fact that the price level of the … Open

Traditions and mentality of Sofia

This festival also has its own symbols - small ornaments of red and white threads called martenicas. It is common to give hand-woven jewelry as a gift to the family and friends; it is fixed to the clothing. There are special carnival festivities in Sofia; here this holiday is called Sirnitza. The main festive meal is halva; this sweet dish is a prime example of the unique combination of Slavic and Eastern cultures. … Open

Travel guide to Sofia

In the center of Sofia you'll find a picturesque park of Borisov Gradina. It is also a historical object founded in the late 19th century. The park is incredibly beautiful. Today, it represents a wonderful Japanese garden and a pond, a large rose garden, numerous fountains, and sculptures. In the middle of the 20th century, an observatory was opened there. The Historical Museum of Bulgaria is situated in a … Open

Advices for travellers

4. Stores open no later than 10:00 am and serve visitors to 7:00-8:00 pm. Saturday is a half-day, commercial pavilions work till 2:00-3:00pm; the common day-off is Sunday. 5. Shoppers should pay attention to original handicrafts, local wines and traditional sweets. They remain the most popular souvenirs for tourists. 6. The city has well developed system of cashless payment; credit cards of international … Open

Travelling around Bulgaria - transportation network

The next most common mode of public transport is the train. The railway network has a fairly good interchange and covers all the main cities and towns of the country. At the same time, it is worth noting that it will take considerably longer time to travel by train than bus. All trains are divided into express and passenger trains. If the trip involves night movement, then you will be required to purchase a ticket in a sleeping wagon. As a rule, first-class carriages are designed for 6 passengers, and the second class can accept 8 passengers. There are however individual seats in international express trains. When planning a trip, it is advisable to book tickets for a train or a bus in advance. You can do this on the websites of official carrier. … Open

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