Sofia the capital of Bulgaria has so much to offer, from food lovers to history buffs. Although we all know that Bulgaria is the country, which has not enjoyed that good publicity and tourism in the past years. But Sofia is one of the must-visit destinations if you are traveling to Bulgaria. Founded thousands of years ago, even today the city continues to develop as the country’s cultural and economic center.
The marvelous architecture, which has been sculpted over more than two millennia and the intricate work, reflects the influence of Thracian, Roman, Ottoman, and Russians in their work. Apart from their most famous museums and architectural marvels, Sofia lets you indulge in myriad of unusual things to do, from The Snail house to the Palace of Culture, where during the month of May and June, Sofia Music Week, the music festival takes place, wherein, the capital’s many theaters and galleries offer a wide range of interesting exhibits and shows.
Located at the Simeonovo neighborhood in Bulgaria is not known as a hotspot for many tourists, yet hidden in the hinterland the giant Snail house, with flamboyant rainbow coloration, will definitely stop every passerby. The Snail House is actually a residential area, where many want to reside. Simeon Simeonov the architect of the Snail house has built this rainbow snail house in a most conventional manner. So visiting the Snail House, a bizarre building is a must.
The striking symbol of Bulgarian Capital, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral was built in the early 20th century in memory of the 200,000 Russian, Ukrainian, Belorussian and Bulgarian soldiers, who died in the Russo-Turkish War and it is one of the largest Eastern Orthodox Cathedrals in the world. The gold plated dome, with the bell tower of 50m, can hold around 10,000 people at the time.
The Museum of Socialist Art opened in September 2011, presents the work from the period of Socialist rule in Bulgaria 1944–1989, which is the most interesting part of the Museum, wherein over 70 works of monumental sculpture are exhibited in a park covering 7,500 sq.m. At this museum, you will be compelled to go back in the time.
Located in the King’s Garden, The Monument of the Soviet Army is in the heart of Bulgarian capital Sofia, built in 1954 as a symbol of gratitude for the Soviet Red Army fro helping Bulgaria in second World War. The monument depicts a soldier of the Soviet Army, surrounded by female and male workers and the entire memorial complex is surrounded by a park that has become popular amongst the youngsters.
Standing tall with stretched arms, golden skin and black-eyed the Statue of Sveta Sofia was erected in 2000 to replace a statue of Lenin. The Statue of St Sofia is 20 m high. It’s a symbol of the city because St.Sofia is the city’s patron, representing many figures of strength and wisdom. So if you are passing by Sofia Centre, make sure to explore the Statue of Sveta Sofia.
The National Palace of Culture, also known as NDK is the largest multifunctional conference, convention and exhibition center in Southeastern Europe. Built-in 1981 in celebration of 1300th anniversary of the Bulgarian state. It houses around 80 monumental works of art and home of the National book center, theatre, concerts venue as well. So if you are in Sofia, making a visit to the National Palace of Culture is a must to experience the myriad of things at one place.
It is always a pleasure to select best tourist attraction for your vacations. There are people who think otherwise and discovering unusual tourist places like the one what we offer you today. We bet you these destinations would surely drive you crazy. These unusual tourist places are for those who think out of the line!
Love golfing or a diehard traveller? If you are one of the two or both, you are going to fall in love with these unique golf courses that are quite different from the conventional golf scene. Some have animal visitors; some are boiling hot and some host night matches! Follows a golf courses hunt with a twist in the tail...
The gypsies in Bulgaria are the part of the national population that attracts attention of the global travellers. Their presence in the country for over some centuries has left an indelible mark on the national identity of Bulgaria.
Temple, known as “Mandir” in Hindi language, is a sacred place of worship for followers and a place which gives an environment for the human mind to calm itself. It can be a part of a building or distinct structure. Presence of Idol is must in every Hindu temple and before entering to temples worshipers are required to remove their shoes and other footwear. Here is the list of temples which are slightly different and has something unique characteristics.
In the Kunar district of Himachal Pradesh, there is a small, beautiful town named Kalpa in Satluj river Valley. It is located at an altitude of 9711 feet. This place is inhabited by Kinnauri people and is known for its rich and fertile apple orchards. For this region, apple is the main cash crop. The people here follow Buddhism and Hindu religion so you can spot a large number of Hindu and Buddhist temples. This town is famous for the beautiful temples and monasteries. The view of Satluj even looks magnificent from this place.
