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    Sophia, adorned with the symbols of power (crown), fame (wreath), and wisdom (owl)
    Orthodox Church, rebuilt after 1925 terrorist attack in an attempt to kill the KingSofia Catholic ChurchSofia MosqueSofia SynagogueBath House, still supplied by hot spring water to drink but no bathing!Former Communist Party headquarters now used as Government buildingsGlimpse of the 'Yellow Brick Road'Former Imperial Palace, also now used for Government purposesRoman Bath House converted to Orthodox Church. Buildings encircle it to 'monitor' during CommunismSt. Alexander Nevsky Orthdox Cathedral

    Walking Sofia

    September 29, 2023 in Bulgaria ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C

    Free Sofia Tours guide Tommy did an excellent job trimming 7000 years worth of history into 2 hours!

    Roman 'Serdika' was central to the empire as the mid-point between Rome and Instanbul, and since Bulgaria's founding in 631 has had many conflicts associated with its strategic position. Bulgaria has been under occupation, imperialism, authoritarianism, and now capitalism... PwC footprint, of course 🙄

    Tolerance Square, a Catholic Church, Mosque, Orthodox Church, and a Synagogue all within viewing distance is an unusal sight, as were Boris IIIs actions during WWII. No Bulgarian Jews were deported as requested by the Nazi Regime due to his ability to create reasons accepted by the Regime to keep them in the country 🙏    Read more