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Inside Background
Architecture 
The following is a selection of buildings that you should check out in Sofia...
Last edited: 02 August 2006
Culture 
    Sofia's recent history was formed by Bulgaria's close ties with the Union...
Last edited: 28 January 2008
Health & Safety 
    Sofia is a rapidly developing city experiencing the first benefits of...
Last edited: 02 August 2006
History 
    Originally a Thracian settlement, Sofia came under the dominion of...
Last edited: 01 October 2009
Weather & When to Go 
Sofia has a relatively mild climate, perhaps a little cooler than other...
Last edited: 01 October 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
By Air     Sofia has a large airport, located about five miles east of the...
Last edited: 01 October 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
    Taxis in Sofia should be used with caution. Many visitors report getting...
Last edited: 08 October 2009
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Inside Things to Do
First-time Visitors 
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral     This is the most impressive and most popular...
Last edited: 01 October 2009
Museums & Attractions 
National History Museum     The National Museum of History in Sofia contains...
Last edited: 02 August 2006
Nightlife 
    An atmosphere of liberation and abandon pervades the night life scene of...
Last edited: 24 November 2008
Getting Around  
1. On foot - although Sofia is close to 2 million people, the city center is...
Last edited: 01 October 2009
Rila Monastery 
Rila Monastery The Rila Monastery is a beautiful and historical monastery in...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Scene 
The general rule is that dining in Bulgaria costs the same as in Europe only in...
Last edited: 28 May 2007
Bars 
Motto is one of the the best bars in Sofia.
Last edited: 10 November 2007
Lebed 
Lebed is a famous Sofia restaurant, located at Pancharevo Lake. The lake is the...
Last edited: 28 June 2009
Pri Yafata 
Pri Yafata is a great little neighborhood Bulgarian restaurant located on the...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
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Inside Bulgaria: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Money Matters for the new travellers to Bulgaria. It is called Lev or plural...
Last edited: 02 June 2009
Crossing the Border 
Bulgaria is now a member of the EU, so EU citizens need only a passport...
Last edited: 14 June 2009
Important Phrases 
  Hello people of the world, Here are some common Bulgarian words and phrases...
Last edited: 04 August 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Travellers have had varying experiences of tipping & etiquette in Bulgaria...
Last edited: 22 November 2008
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