SOFIA HOLY MOUNT

SOFIA HOLY MOUNT

This is a name given to a string of about 40 monasteries in the vicinity of Sofia, a circle of sanctity shining like a nimbus around the city that bears the name of God’s Wisdom. The monasteries were founded at various times – from the 4th to the 20th century.
TEMPLES IN SOFIA

TEMPLES IN SOFIA

Temples of the major religions in Sofia
THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

The building of the supreme legislative body of Bulgaria - the National Assembly - was built in the period between 1882 and 1927. The building was officially consecrated on November 25, 1884.
THE PRINCE'S PALACE

THE PRINCE'S PALACE

The building was built in 1873. In 1879, the building became the residence of Prince Batenberg.
THE MINERAL SPRINGS

THE MINERAL SPRINGS

The mineral springs are indispensable life-giving centre in the history of Sofia, already from the VI-V century BC. They are one of the symbols of the capital and are included in its coat of arms.
THE NATIONAL LIBRARY St.St. CYRIL AND METHODIUS

THE NATIONAL LIBRARY St.St. CYRIL AND METHODIUS

The construction of the library St.St. Cyril and Methodius started in 1942 on the design of architects D. Vasilyov and Iv. Tzolov. The library is an architectural and artistic monument of culture of national importance.

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