When you enter Geo Milev Park today, you might not immediately realise that this is a place that has been waiting for decades to become a true urban oasis. After the war, there was land, space and greenery here… but no vision. The real revival didn’t come until 1968, when Sofia was preparing to host […]
In 1958, a competition was held for the construction of Sofia’s first multi-purpose building, a vision that at the time seemed like pure futurism. The winning design was the work of architects Alexander Barov, Doncho Vladishki, Ivan Tatarov and Ivan Ivanchev – an architectural team whose name is behind some of the capital’s most iconic […]
In the 1960s, Sofia acquired a host of new sports facilities – new stadiums, sports halls, and swimming pools. One of these was the Spartak Swimming Pool – built in 1968 specifically for the World Festival of Youth and Students, when the city was filled with enthusiasm, cultural events and international competitions. The swimming pool […]
South Park is more than just a green space – it’s a Sunday tradition, a summer stage, a walk with the dog, or simply ‘going to the park’ – a familiar scene for thousands of Sofians for almost 50 years now. To the right of the fountain at the park entrance, visitors come upon ‘The […]
The Boyana Waterfall is 25 metres high and is the largest waterfall in the Vitosha Mountains. The area around the Boyana Waterfall has largely retained its natural beauty. In spring, when the sky is clear, the waterfall can be seen even from Sofia. And when the snow melts in the highest parts of Vitosha, the […]
Did you know that over 260 species of birds can be spotted in Sofia? This makes us the capital city with the richest birdlife in Europe. And did you know that you can see 65 of them all in one place? South Park offers you this opportunity. Immerse yourself in the picturesque natural surroundings and […]
Few capital cities can boast a large mountain that is effectively a neighbourhood of the city, just 15 minutes from the centre. Vitosha Mountain has long been the backbone and lungs of Sofia, offering skiing in winter and unique sights, nature trails, waterfalls and mountain huts in a quiet, peaceful and exceptionally beautiful setting just […]
Knyazheska Garden could be described as a garden for the ages. This location in the centre of Sofia has undergone numerous transformations, passing from one generation to the next. Let us give you a brief overview of the history. Originally, in the 1870s, the Prince’s Garden was simply a meadow flooded by the city river. […]
