Sofia

Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria. It is located in western Bulgaria, at the foot of the mountain range Vitosha and is the administrative, cultural, economic, and educational centre of the country. One of the oldest capital cities in Europe, the city’s history dates back to the 8th century BC, when Thracians established a settlement here. Sofia has had several names in the different periods of its existence, and remnants of the city's millenary history can still be seen today alongside modern landmarks.

Historic landmarks include the 10th century Boyana Church (one of the UNESCO World Heritage protected sites), the Alexander Nevski Cathedral (one of the world's largest Orthodox churches), and the early Byzantine Church of St Sophia. More modern architecture is represented by the Bulgarian National Opera and Ballet, the Ivan Vazov National Theatre, the Rakovski Str theatre district, Slaveykov Square's outdoor book market, and the NDK, which is Southeastern Europe’s largest cultural and congressional centre.

Sofia houses numerous museums, among which the National Historical Museum, the Bulgarian Natural History Museum, the Museum of Earth and Men, the National Museum of Military History, the National Archaeological Museum.

Sofia currently enjoys a booming film industry as the filming ground of several international film productions. . Vitosha Boulevard, also called Vitoshka is home to numerous fashion boutiques and luxury goods stores and features exhibitions by world fashion designers. Sofia's geographic location, situated in the foothills of the weekend retreat Vitosha mountain, further adds to the city's specific atmosphere.

The city has also a huge nightlife scene with many different night clubs, live venues, pubs, mehani (Bulgarian traditional taverns), and restaurants.

Airport information

easyJet flights arrive at and depart from Terminal 1.

Sofia Airport is located approximately four miles east of Sofia city centre.

By car
The airport can be reached via the Sofia ring road (E80 north side, E79 south side). Turn off into the direction of the city centre at the junction E80/E79, the airport is clearly signposted.

By coach
Bus line 84 travels between Sofia Airport and Sofia University, located in the city centre.

By taxi
Taxis are available outside the passenger terminal.

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