Not many capital cities have the gift of a mountain so close by. Vitosha is dominating the city view and is only 15 km from the center. It is a wonderful place to rest and take walks in summer, spring and autumn, and a fine winter ski resort in winter. The mountain provides numerous hiking routes and skiing opportunities. It is also an excellent place to escape the summer heat.

Most people will agree war is a cruel and sad event, but knowing history, and most of all learning from it seems like the only way to avoid such mistakes in the future. Are you avid fan of history? Do you enjoy learning more about war history, significant battles, aviation, tanks, artillery and stuff like that? Then take a visit to the National Museum of Military History in Bulgaria's capital – Sofia

The National Ethnographic Museum is located in the city center, facing the City Garden and the National Theatre “Ivan Vazov” and it is one of the most popular sightseeinghig hlights in Sofia. This elegant building would hardly go unnoticed – today the Museum is housed in what was once the Royal Palace. This remarkable monument of culture is well preserved and has served different purposes through the years.

Bulgaria's capital – Sofia is a beautiful city and sports a compact center with a lot to see within a walking distance. Lots and lots of charming smaller streets with pretty neo-classical and secession buldings and even baroque elements.

Sofia is a colorful and lively city with way too many great sightseeing landmarks located in the very center within a walking distance. Churches and religious buildings contain some of most exciting and colorful tourist experience in every given country, and in Sofia there is a lot to see in that vein. While most of the people heap and gather to see huge churches like the St. Alexander Nevski Orthodox Cathedral (which is also a must see), there are numerous smaller religious landmarks in Sofia that go way underrated.

There's quite a lot to see and experience in Sofia, since this is a lively city with a rich cultural and historical past. But if you need a break from all that noise and people on your toes, then it's off to some quality time relaxing in the green.