Sofia City: a long-weekend destination that will surprise you
Sofia is close enough for a short break and a long weekend holiday, tempting the travelers with interesting sites, beautiful churches, great parks and busy night clubs. It is close to many countries in Europe, both by car and by plane, especially with the low-cost carriers like Wizz Air, which is operating in Bulgaria. All visitors know that staying in Sofia is affordable – the restaurants serve delicious meals and excellent wine at a very reasonable price. There are plenty of open-air cafes, brasseries, traditional mechanas and elegant restaurants, but also numerous fast food eateries – everything that the tourist might need depending on one’s mood and time, but always tasty and at a good price.
The Sofia accommodation available is truly impressive as well. Of course there are many hotels and most of the world-famous hotel chains like Hilton and Radisson are also present. The true Sofia atmosphere however, is rather to be found in the serviced Sofia apartments, which vary in living space, location and price but are quite similar in comfort, amenities available and proximity to the cultural sights. The serviced Sofia apartments for rent are studios, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments, plus some maisonettes. They are equipped like private homes and actually have all the preconditions for the guest to prepare breakfast and dinner, to watch some television before sleep, to live like if one is a resident and owns the place. No reception areas, no return of the keys, no cleaning ladies at a certain time – you rent the place and you are your own boss. Of course, after the holiday ends, you have to return the apartment in a good condition.
Sofia city has rich history and when the traveler organizes the accommodation and the food, one has to think about the sights worth to be visited. These sights include the Alexander Nevski Cathedral with its golden domes, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the beautiful Russian Church where you write your wish and put it in a special crypt which is believed to make miracles. Another interesting church to visit is the Church of St. Nedelya that was restored after an earthquake damaged it. Of course, one of the most sacred places in Sofia is the Boyana Church that dates back to the Medieval times and which is positioned in the outskirts of Sofia. Boyana Church is included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO and dates back to year 1259. Travelers should also know that Sofia has great theatres, an opera house and a ballet. Various concerts are organized each week as well.
