A day in Sofia, Bulgaria

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Even if you don't choose a room with a balcony, all guests have free use of the on-site spa, including hot tub & sauna."},{"type":"link","content":"https://www.booking.com/searchresults.en-gb.html?aid=311984&label=centralpointboutique-lzkA8nlWZ_gKCxEnahZSfwS408471835586%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atiaud-297601666555%3Akwd-678303027296%3Alp1028581%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9YTQUGSsRwx9_3qo3uPTHyoo&sid=0de0b55475f219771a19d15fdba46a04&city=-838489&expand_sb=1&highlighted_hotels=4557168&hlrd=no_dates&keep_landing=1&redirected=1&source=hotel&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpcOTBhCZARIsAEAYLuVRSfX3TiHDqXwPkxOQzJgRuAlHxqonYXwFM0s1Gkmrhb17HTyGtC8aAr6AEALw_wcB&room1=A,A,;"},{"type":"text","content":"# Moving\n\nTo get around Sofia, you can use public transport, taxis or rent a bicycle. On this journey, our destinations are all close to metro stations so using public transport is ideal for you."},{"metadata":{"width":576,"height":1024},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FfqNvbFabLfQBuOXhGoIS%2FSnaptik_7029710954128526598_nushi-nikolaeva.mp4?alt=media&token=6587971e-b09e-4c33-83ef-7a4571ae0916"},{"type":"text","content":"cre video: Tiktok - n.nikolaevaa"}]},{"address":"St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":42.69597351465183,"longitude":23.332401099999988},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral"},{"metadata":{"width":576,"height":1024},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FfqNvbFabLfQBuOXhGoIS%2FSnaptik_7064810697368112390_amine-idrissi.mp4?alt=media&token=61263392-2428-4f93-89d6-c2bc6aac64af"},{"type":"text","content":"The gold-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral was built in the early 20th century in memory of 200,000 Russian, Ukrainian, Belorussian and Bulgarian soldiers who died in the Russo-Turkish War, 1877–1878. It is one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world. The church's golden dome is 45 m high, the bell tower is 50.52 m high.\n\nTo the left of the altar is a cabinet displaying the relics of Alexander Nevsky, presented by the Russian Orthodox Church. Although the accompanying Bulgarian plaque simply reads \"relic\" (мощи), the item on display appears to be a piece of rib.\n\nThis is one of the destinations you cannot miss when traveling in Sofia. The church as an emerald affair of the city. Here you will surely have many beautiful photos."},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":667},"type":"img","version":2,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FfqNvbFabLfQBuOXhGoIS%2F35711482913_bcd84cd872_k.jpg?alt=media&token=a4f96393-801a-429d-9e1c-2f3f11bba583"},{"metadata":{"width":800,"height":800},"type":"img","version":2,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FfqNvbFabLfQBuOXhGoIS%2Fsofia-bulgariaa12542-800x800.jpg?alt=media&token=e0a51a5e-13ef-4369-9dcf-044b77c28765"},{"type":"text","content":"* Opening hours: 0700-1800 daily.\n* Free tour\n* Address: Ploshtad Aleksander Nevski, Sofia, Bulgaria\n* Phone: (02) 988 1704"}]},{"address":"Sofia's Central Market Hall","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":42.699950864653886,"longitude":23.322148349999992},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Sofia's Central Market Hall"},{"metadata":{"width":480,"height":362},"type":"img","version":2,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FfqNvbFabLfQBuOXhGoIS%2FCentralMarketHall_.jpg?alt=media&token=cb443b1d-3f15-4993-887a-faf51fe85a0c"},{"metadata":{"width":480,"height":302},"type":"img","version":2,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FfqNvbFabLfQBuOXhGoIS%2FCentralMarketHall_star_david.jpg?alt=media&token=4856d9b5-0325-49e6-898b-bd01d44fe614"},{"type":"text","content":"After visiting the churches, head north on the street in front of St. Petka. At the end of the block, you'll find the Central Market Hall.\n\nWhen you see the market, you can assume you are visiting another historic site. This hall was built in 1909 and has an Art Nouveau style on the entire exterior facade.\n\nInside the hall you will find dozens of vendors selling all sorts of local products. You can shop for anything, including local products or crafts.\n\nThe market consists of three floors of stalls selling food, jewelry, clothing and other items. Hopefully it's still early enough for you to arrive before the crowds of tourists and locals start to fill up the halls."},{"metadata":{"width":576,"height":1082},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FfqNvbFabLfQBuOXhGoIS%2FSnaptik_7061013738236972334_marisol-ramirez.mp4?alt=media&token=cf2a9f8e-b1c5-4fb7-bfc3-6a990643c7c4"}]},{"address":"Sofia Synagogue","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":42.70037256465409,"longitude":23.32105735000001},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Sofia Synagogue"},{"metadata":{"width":674,"height":430},"type":"img","version":2,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FfqNvbFabLfQBuOXhGoIS%2F50.jpg?alt=media&token=ec910771-0fee-448e-a74b-4b5b9b183551"},{"type":"text","content":"From Sofia Central Market Hall you can walk to Sofia Synagogue.\n\nSofia's Central Synagogue has just been described as the pride of all Bulgarian Jews. It has been a symbol of the Jewish community in Bulgaria for almost a century. It is the second largest (Spanish-Jewish) synagogue in Europe.\n\nThe Central Synagogue is the only Jewish house of worship in Sofia. It is located right next to Central Market Hall aka Halite, along Ekzarch Josif Road. The synagogue was built between 1905 and 1909 by the Austrian architect Gruenanger, who intended to be a smaller replica of the Sephardic synagogue in Vienna (which was destroyed during the Second World War) .\n\nThe interior of this synagogue is so beautiful, it's worth spending an hour to admire"},{"type":"link","content":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sofia_Synagogue"}]},{"address":"M8VQ+R9","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":42.69454452701862,"longitude":23.338438229677198},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Doctor’s Garden Park"},{"metadata":{"width":550,"height":309},"type":"img","version":2,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FfqNvbFabLfQBuOXhGoIS%2Fmonument-for-the-fallen.jpg?alt=media&token=848a8eaf-4c93-469b-b42d-86e4e5be8299"},{"type":"text","content":"Refuel at Doctor's Garden Park\nTrying to see all of Sofia in 24 hours requires you to keep moving. It's a busy day and you may need some extra energy to get through it.\n\nAfter exploring the stalls at the Sofia synagogue, start walking towards Doctor's Garden Park. It’s directly east of the market and takes about 30 minutes on foot.\n\nAt this point, you may need to get some food or drink. The park often has vendors and cafes open selling hot coffee and cold yogurt. Yogurt is a local favorite, so you should have a wide selection of flavors to choose from.\n\nWhile you drink your coffee or eat your yogurt, explore the park and the monuments to fallen soldiers from the Russo-Turkish War. The monuments were built in 1883 and are located near the center of the park."},{"type":"link","content":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctors%27_Garden"},{"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FfqNvbFabLfQBuOXhGoIS%2Fmp3-output-ttsfree(dot)com.mp3?alt=media&token=6a86c0a7-b552-4645-b526-0d7a50a8bd7a"}]},{"address":"Boyana Church","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":42.6449566146257,"longitude":23.265842099999986},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Boyana Church"},{"type":"text","content":"The final destination of the day that I recommend you visit is Boyana Church"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":750},"type":"img","version":2,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FfqNvbFabLfQBuOXhGoIS%2FBoyana_Church_2_TB.jpg?alt=media&token=e59cb603-dbf6-4a9f-a316-77ba4973a38b"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":650},"type":"img","version":2,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FfqNvbFabLfQBuOXhGoIS%2Frila-monastery-tour-3.jpg?alt=media&token=66d79902-f16e-43a5-a83a-a364e3c6c469"},{"type":"text","content":"It is located at the foot of Mount Vitosha, so it is very far from the places just now. Boyana Church, a 10th-century Orthodox chapel, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Inside, you can see original frescoes, including a St Sofia's painting. While exploring the church grounds, stop and pay your respects before the tomb of Queen Eleonora, who fought to preserve the church. She is also loved for her work as a nurse caring for Bulgarian soldiers during World War I."},{"type":"link","content":"http://www.boyanachurch.org/"},{"metadata":{"width":1920,"height":1080},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FfqNvbFabLfQBuOXhGoIS%2FUntitled%20design.mp4?alt=media&token=c7a8abad-8fdf-4e02-a3e3-e033e71986a0"}]}]