Sofia is the largest city and capital of the Republic of Bulgaria . With a population of 1,270,450 inhabitants (which makes it the fourteenth most populated city in the European Union), it is located in western Bulgaria, at the foot of the Vitosha Massif . Its history dates back to the 8th century BC , which makes it very attractive for tourists who want to see part of the past that still survives among the most modern sculptures and buildings.
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
It enjoys a moderate continental climate with significant variations in temperatures. The hottest month is usually August and January the coldest. Around 600mm per year of rainfall is what the city receives on average annually, mostly concentrated in the summer. At that time of year, it is less warm than other areas of Bulgaria due to the altitude at which it is anchored. However, temperatures can exceed 40ºC.
Sofia at night
Sofia is the economic center of the country . With more than 800 factories and production centers, the country survives mainly thanks to the industrial sector. Metal products, textiles, electronic articles, leather and rubber articles… are some of the products that are produced in abundance. Construction, transportation and commerce are also gaining weight in the country’s GDP. The outsourcing of cheap Bulgarian labor has meant that many European multinationals have moved their production processes to the capital of Bulgaria.
Sofia and the Vitosha Massif
As for transport and infrastructure , we can say the city approves with good marks. With good routes for trains (8 stations), trams and cars, it has a good airport, Sofia Airport . Nor can we forget the large fleet of buses that run through the city.
Trolley car
Soccer is the national sport par excellence. Basketball and volleyball follow hand in hand. The most important stadium in Sofia is the Vasil Levski National Stadium , with a capacity of 43,000 spectators . The most important clubs in the city are Levski Sofia, CSKA Sofia, Akademic Sofia, Spartak Sofia, Lokomotiv Sofia and Slavia Sofia.
Sofia University
Places of interest that you cannot miss
– Church of San Jorge
– Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
– Church of Santa Sofia
– Banya Bashi Mosque
– Sveta-Nedenyi Cathedral
– Boyana Church
– Sofia Synagogue
– National Gallery of Art
– Sofia University
– Ivan Vazov National Theater
– Equestrian Statue of Alexander II
– Ethnographic Museum
– National Archaeological Museum
– Cathedral of Santo Domingo
– Ruins of Eumolpias
Church of St. George