Crossed by rivers, Vladayae, Perlovska, Iskar , the capital of Bulgaria is a beautiful city, rich in vegetation and with a mild climate influenced by Vitosha Massif , about 10 kilometers. Black Peak is the highest point of the mountain with 2290 m, from where a superb view over the city motivates.
A visit to Sofia can justify a second motivation: open-air activities such as Ski, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Hiking .
author: Boby Dimitrov from Sofia, Bulgaria - Downtown Sofia, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7662022
On foot or by public transport you can discover the many influences of this ancient city founded more than 7000 years. Churches finished with onion-shaped domes, Byzantine monuments, roman termal baths, civic forums and arenas, are testimonies to the history of Sofia.
Museums, Libraries and Theatres captivate cultural tourism. Several restaurants with various culinary specialties conquer lovers of good food.
Its magnificent cuisine is a rich and curious mix of traditional country foods, typical food of the Balkans with European cuisine. The abundant use of spices like pepper, parsley, salt, cumin, black pepper and red pepper, among others, result in an unforgettable and addictive flavor.
Among the most common and typical dishes include beans, cabbage, soups, meat dishes, pork or lamb and the famous yogurt made from buffalo milk, which is said to be responsible for the longevity of Bulgarians. Curiosity: If you are invited to have a dinner in the house of someone, never offer yellow roses, because they are considered a symbol of hate in this country.
You deserve a city-break in a place like this, considered one of the most cheap destination in a study of 49 tourism destination.
