Although somewhat overlooked by the tourists, the capital of Bulgaria is a city drenched in history. From the 2000 years old ruins to the Ottoman mosques of the Middle Ages and the newer onion shaped domes of the Orthodox Churches spread all over the city, Sofia is a place that will convince you to stay and explore some more. Join our 2h tour and you will better understand the motto of this special city: ”Ever Growing But Never Ageing”
You will learn about: The history of Sofia why Emperor Constantine the Great called Sofia ”my Rome” The second biggest cathedral on Balkan Peninsula how the Ottomans influenced the city The orthodox traditions how the city got his name The Bulgarian monarchy The oldest building in Sofia
You will see: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Saint Sofia Church National Opera and Ballet The Russian Church Ethnographic Museum Prince Alexander of Battenberg Square National Art Gallery Ivan Vazov National Theater National Archaeological Museum Pirotska Street Cathedral of St. Joseph Church of St Petka of the Saddlers St. Nedelya Church St George - Rotunda
You will make your own way to the meeting points