Sofia Map, Bulgaria

Sofia History

One interesting thing about Serdica during the late Roman occupation is the fact that Christianity was more easily accepted here, leading to Serdica hosting an Ecumenical Council in 343 AD. When the Western Roman Empire lost its power, Serdica became a part of the Byzantium, and reached its peak under the reign of Justinian I. In the 6th century, the cathedral St. Sofia was erected. read more

Sofia Nightlife

Xotea Restaurant is another great place where you can enjoy a great dish in an extraordinary atmosphere. This place is located on Mount Vitosha, so the air is clean, and the silence of nature will help you forget about the worries of your day to day life. The staff is really friendly and helpful and will do its best to make your stay there perfect. For those who love pizza, you can find Background Pizzeria right in... read more

Sofia Travel Guide

Sophia is the capital of Bulgaria, its largest city and the cultural nexus of the country, all of which make Sophia a prime tourist destination.  It is also nearly surrounded by mountains, which makes for great hiking or skiing day trips. Also, the Black Sea resorts are within 3 hours travel by car. read more

Sofia Sightseeing

Sofia is a unique, and sometimes jarring blend of architectural styles and historic flourishes. Recently, the European Union's 'Beautiful Bulgaria project'. has lent a hand and funding to restore damaged and neglected historic buildings. The visitor cannot ignore the many grim post war Soviet buildings but by sticking to the central neighborhoods and the many lovely tree-lined boulevards, the European and Byzantine... read more