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Sofia Travel Guide

Sofia is a dynamic Eastern European capital, distinguished by its unique combination of architecture styles and many beautiful orthodox churches. It claims to be one of the few capitals with a developed ski-resort so close to it - Vitosha mountain.

About Sofia

Sofia covers an area of 520.9 sq. miles (1349 square Km) and is estimated to have a population of 1.3 million people being the capital and the largest city in Bulgaria. It is one of the Europe's oldest cities, its recorded history spans at least 2,000 years.

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National Museum of History

natmus.jpgMore than 650 000 exhibits and culture monuments the National museum of history is one of the biggest museums on the Balkan peninsula. For the current schedule of the exhibitions and for working hours and how to get there, please visit the site of the museum. Find pictures of the some exhibits in the travelogues on my Bulgarian page. In 2000 the museum was moved in the first building of the former Boyana residency. Behind the museum there is a very pleasant park. A hint: there is a combined ticket for the National Museum of History and Boyana church - 12lv.



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