Sofia Bulgaria

Sofia Souvenir Shops

Obviously you would like memories about your vacation or trip to Sofiato be left with you.
So I reccomend you to visit these souvenir shops. There are many-many different pretty things there!!!

BULGARIAN FOLK ART
11, Dondoukov Blvd.
Tel.: 881 755

SOUVENIR SHOP
1, Bulgaria Sq. - National Palace of Culture,
Tel.: 54 50 43

BULGARIAN FOLK ART
86, G. S. Rakovski St.
Tel.: 882 998

GUILD OF THE CRAFTSMEN
OF FOLK ARTS AND CRAFTS
14, Vitosha Blvd.

HEMUS
14, G. Benkovski St.
Tel.: 988 52 00

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Sofia Theatres.

IVAN VAZOV NATIONAl THEATER
	5, V. Levski St. Tel.: 874 831
ARMY THEATER
	98, Rakovski St. Tel.: 884 365
SULZA I SMYAH (TEAR AND LAUGH) THEATER
	5, Slavyanska St. Tel.: 875 895
THEATER 199
	133, Rakovski St. Tel.: 878 533
ALEKO KONSTANTINOV COMEDY THEATER
	26, Stefan Karadja St. Tel.: 884 611
YOUTH THEATER
	10, Narodno Subranie Sq. Tel.: 881 356
SOFIA THEATER
	23A, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd. Tel.: 442 485
SMALL CITY THEATER
	25, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd. Tel.: 442 448
CENTRAL PUPPET THEATER
	14, Gurko St. Tel.: 885 416
EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE
	14, Zar Osvoboditel Blvd. Tel.: 881 650
TRAINING THEATRE (NATFIZ)
	108A, Rakovski St. Tel.: 987 98 62;
MUSICAL THEATERS
SOFIA NATIONAL OPERA
	58, Dondukov Blvd. Tel.: 877 011
STEFAN MAKEDONSKI STATE MUSICAL THEATER
	4, V. Levski Blvd. Tel.: 441 979, 442 321
BULGARIA CONCERT HALL
	1, Aksakov St. Tel.: 877 656

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Sofia museums.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF HISTORY
	- a rich collection of 200 000 exhibits traces the history in what is now Bulgaria from the Stone Age to ate 19th century. 2 Vitosha Blvd., tel. 884 160, 884 937 Open: Tue-Sun, 10.30-18.30
NATIONAL ARCHAELOGICAL MUSEUM
	- a huge collection of archaeological finds from all Bulgaria in four sections: Prehistory, Antiquity, Middle Ages, Coins. 2 Suborna St., tel. 882 405 Open: 10.00-12.00, 13.30-18.00
NATIONAL CHURCH HISTORY AND ARCHAELOGICAL MUSEUM
	- a rich collection of over 10,000 exhibits: manuscripts, old printed books, icons, artifacts, historic records. 19 Sveta Nedelja Sq., tel. 881 343 Open: Mon-Fri 10.00-12.30, 14.00-17.00
NATIONAL ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM
	- a collection of 10,000 exhibits showing the lifestyle and occupations of the Bulgarians in the 19th century. 1 A. Battenberg Sq., tel.874 191 Open: Mon-Fri 10.00-18.00
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
	- over one million exhibits showing the minerals, vegetations and wildlife in Bulgaria and other countries; a very rich bird collection. 1 Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd., tel. 885 115 Open: Wed-Mon 09.00-12.00, 13.00-18.00
MAN AND EARTH MUSEUM
	- a collection of minerals, precious and semi-precious stones, giant cristals. 4 Cherny Vruh Blvd., tel. 656 639 Open: Tue-Sun 10.00-18.00

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Sofia sightseengs.

Sofia is a city that grows but never ages. Founded over 7,000 years ago, Bulgaria's modern capital testifies to the country's eternal bond between past and present. Monuments to its rich Thracian, Roman, Bulgar and Ottoman history rub shoulders with modem-day edifices of cosmopolitan city life. Over 250 historic landmarks and architectural monuments blend in with the city's modern skyline.
Despite various Byzantine ruins and mosques attesting to a long, colourful history, many of Sofia's historic grandeur has been lost. Some of its most impressive architecture post-dates Bulgaria's Liberation of 1878. Wide tree-lined boulevards house numerous turn-of-the-century stuccoed buildings. Sofia's protective fortress walls for 12 centuries, straddle the city centers where remnants of the original Serdica settlement (2nd Century) still lie. Major landmarks include the St George Rotunda, part of a large archeological complex with rare Roman architectural features; the Sveta Sofia Basilica which inspired the city's coat of arms; the Alexandar Nevski Cathedral, whose magnificent icons and frescoes are world famous; and the Boyana Church on Sofia's outskirts - a listed UNESCO building - a fine example of Medieval architecture with unique wall paintings.
Other tourist attractions include: the Church of Sveta Nedelya, the Banya Bashi Mosque (16th century) and nearby Turkish baths, the Hall covered market and clock tower Synagogue, the National History Museum, the Sveta Petka Saamardzhiiska Church, the Russian Church, the Alexandar Batenberg Square, the flea market, antique shops and cafes around the Kristal Square, the tree-lined Alexsandar Nevski Square, named after its famous Cathedral, and the international art collection housed in the St. St. Cyril and Methodius Foundation.
The area surrounding Sofia is rich in natural beauty. The tranquillity and charm of Mount Vitosha offers ideal spots for picnics or walking in the summer and superb skiing in the winter. The picturesque villages at its foothills are just a short tram or bus ride away from the bustling capital.

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Old Sofia.

Sofia is one of the oldest settlements in Europe. "Ever Growing, Never Ageing" is the motto on Sofia's coat of arms. For over 7000 years Sofia has been a meeting place of the four directions of the world.
Tribes and peoples came and went, civilizations flourished and declined but the city stayed forever. Historically it has been recorded as Serdica, Sredets and Sofia. Over 250 archaeological, historical and cultural monuments that the Thracians, Romans, Byzantines, Slavs, Proto-Bulgarians and Turks created are part of the cityscape of a capital with a population of million.
Today Sofia is a modern and busy capital and a centre of Bulgaria's political, economic and cultural life. The harmony between the past and the present day lends the city its unique charm.

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Sofia out of town.

Not many of the world's capitals are blessed with a high mountain massif as their natural decor. Mountain Vitosha is just 20 km.(12 miles) away from downtown Sofia. Its highest peak rises to 2290 m.
Vitosha is attractive in any season for sport, recreation and hiking. Two gondola and a chair lift take up to the ridge which commands a majestic view of Sofia. It takes a couple of minutes by car or public transport. Walking in summer will take visitors to the cool deciduous and coniferous woods, rippling brooks and sunny meadows strewn with flowers and berries. In winter Vitosha is excellent for skiing owing to the varied ski runs suitable for novice, intermediate and expert skiers, a good network of lifts and rope-tows, a renowned ski school, cosy hotels, nice restaurants and entertainment.
The Boyana Church on Sofia outskirts - a listed UNESCO building is a fine example of Medieval architecture with unique wall paintings.
The most impressive monument from the Bulgarian National Revival period rises admist the rugged beauty of the Rila Mountain, just 120 km from Sofia.

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Music clubs in Sofia.

		SWINGING HALL
		8,Dragan Tzankov Blvd, Tel. 963 06 96
		COCARACHA
		(from 10 pm) 10, Lege St., Tel. 808 272
		FUNKY'S
		24A, Shandor Petiofi St., Tel. 543 326
		UNDERGROUND CLUB
		(8 pm - 5 am) In the underpass at the crossing of V. Levski Blvd and Rakovski St., Tel. 871 620

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