Category: Bulgaria

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 …

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

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

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 …

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

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

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 …

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

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

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