Category: Bulgaria

April 15, 2009

Bulgaria, a travel destination

Filed under: Bulgaria - 15 Apr 2009

Bulgaria is not a country that immediately comes to mind as a travel destination, at least not for travellers who do not live in the European zone.  Yet, this country has so much to offer tourists that it’s …

December 12, 2007

Central Sofia Market Hall (Tsentralni Sofiyski Hali)

Filed under: Things to See in Sofia - 12 Dec 2007

The Central Sofia Market Hall (Tsentralni sofiyski Hali), is a covered market in the centre of Sofia, on Marie Louise Boulevard.  …

December 11, 2007

Central Synagogue of Sofia – Bulgaria

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In the vicinity of the Halite, along Ekzarch Josif Street, can be found the Central Synagogue of Sofia. Built between 1905 and …

December 10, 2007

St. Sofia Day Celebrations – Tony gets enlisted into the Bulgarian Military Protocol Office

Filed under: Things to See in Sofia - 10 Dec 2007

As mentioned in the last blog, I was so thrilled at having met the Bulgarian President that I had to convey my delight to someone and this person turned out to be a serious looking military guy.   Not …

December 9, 2007

St. Sofia Day Celebrations – The Day I met the President of Bulgaria – Sofia, Bulgaria

Filed under: Things to See in Sofia - 09 Dec 2007

Last year when we came through Sofia, we arrived late in the evening and just managed to catch sunset views of the external …

December 4, 2007

Central Military Club – Sofia, Bulgaria

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Opposite from the Russian Church, on the other side of Rakovski Street is the Central Military Club.  Before WWII, it was a …

December 2, 2007

Alexander Battenberg Square – Sofia

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The Alexander Battenberg Square was called the 9th September Square during the communist era.  The old square played a central role in military parades and celebrations of that era. A large white neoclassical mausoleum that used to stand …

December 1, 2007

Tsar's Palace & National Art Gallery – Alexander Battenberg Square – Sofia

Filed under: Things to See in Sofia - 01 Dec 2007

To the north side of the Alexander Battenberg Square is an elegant building known as the former Tsar’s Palace.  It is nowadays …

November 29, 2007

Rila Monastery – Bulgaria

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Rila Monastery is situated on the southwestern slopes of the Rila Mountains, 1147 meters above sea level .  It was founded by …

November 27, 2007

More Sightseeing in Sofia – Bulgaria

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You’ll know when you’ve reached the President’s administrative quarters when you see these smartly attired guards of honor …

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