The name Sofia comes from the Saint Sofia Church, [36] as opposed to the prevailing Slavic origin of Bulgarian cities and towns. The origin is in the Greek word sophía (σοφία, "wisdom").

Sep 8, 2025 · Discover Sofia, Bulgaria, a delightfully affordable city with a rich history and contemporary urban charm.

Surrounded by sprawling parkland, Sofia, the capital and largest city of the Republic of Bulgaria, lies at the foot of popular ski mountain, Vitosha. With a history that stretches over seven millennia, ruin-rich …

Dec 11, 2025 · Sofia, capital of Bulgaria. It is situated near the geographical center of the Balkans region, in the Sofia Basin, a troughlike valley in the western part of the country.

Children, as well as adults, have the chance to create over 30 different kinds of dolls, characters from fairytales and others. There’s a hall for meeting artists – writers, painters, philosophers. An artistic …

Aug 20, 2025 · A comprehensive budget travel guide to Sofia with tips on things to do, costs, ways to save money, accommodation, transportation, and more.

Sofia (София) is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria, with about 2 million citizens (including suburbs).