Collection of exhibits includes many treasures of world importance; works of little-known European artists are also represented in the gallery. One of the halls of the gallery is devoted to Indian culture; there visitors can see original ornaments and figurines of wood, paintings and engravings. The oldest building of Sofia is the St. George Rotunda. The building was built more than a thousand years ago; during its …
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In the heart of the city there is an attractive budget restaurant Ego. A variety of treats, from classic Italian pasta and fresh salads to the original desserts and soft drinks are available to its visitors. Regulars also appreciate friendly attitude of the staff. Ego is a perfect place to relax after many excursions and sightseeing. The Vodenitzata restaurant serving local cuisine is situated in the picturesque …
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According to the Eastern interpretation, halva is a symbol of a sweet and happy life. Slavs also perceive dish produced from sunflower seeds and associate it with money in the house. During the festival, mass of colorful performances and competitions, which also shows a clear influence of pagan traditions, are held on city streets. Each national holiday is an amazing action, which has being enriched with interesting …
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Right in the city, there are several amazing antique attractions. Serdika Amphitheater is one of them. This Roman amphitheater was built in the 3rd century and is considered the largest one among the arenas discovered in Bulgaria. Serdika Amphitheatre is the second largest in size after the famous Colosseum. Ancient ruins were discovered only recently, in 2004, during the construction of the regular hotel. Nowadays, …
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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 standard are taken in all major restaurants, hotels and shopping complexes. Cash will be useful to those who plan to shop at open markets and dine in small cafes away from the city …
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St. George Church is the symbol of the "Old Sofia", which was built in the 6th century. During its 15 century-long history the building has been reconstructed many times. In the 16th century it was even converted into a mosque by the Turks. Today the church is decorated with magnificent frescoes, which imprint the most important historical events and images of saints. Alexander Battenberg Square is also the right …
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Climate in Bulgaria and weather forecast - best seasons for visit
In early September, the country has a so-called autumn season. During this period, the heat recedes slightly, while the weather remains clear, and the sea warm. If you are a skiing enthusiast, then it is best to visit Bulgaria in early December. However, depending on the specific ski resort, the opening of the season takes place at different times. The ski season however ends in March, when the air temperature increasingly becomes favorable and the snow gradually begins to melt on the tracks. A large number of tourists come to Bulgaria to celebrate the New Year holidays and Christmas. It is worth noting that during the New Year’s holidays, the big cities, as well as the provinces and remote places are all enveloped in an incredible solemn atmosphere. This no doubt, will give everyone a magical memory.
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Atmosphere of Bulgaria: religion and languages
The Bulgarian language is the officially recognized language in the Country. It is also included in the Constitution of the Country. To date, this is the only language that is written in Cyrillic characters, and has been officially marked as one of the EU languages. Some of the major publications of the European Union are published in this language. If we talk about the population of the country from an ethnic point of view, then we can say that more than 85% of them are Bulgarians. Accordingly, they are not native speakers of their state language. Only a small percentage of Bulgarians consider other languages as their mother tongue, for example, Turkish, Romanian, Russian, or Roman. It should be noted that in addition to the official language, the Turkish language is the most widely spread on the territory of the country, as there are Turks which constitute about 8% of the overall population living in the country. You can also meet native speakers of Hebrew, Greek, Armenian, Tatar, Arabic, and other languages.
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