Who wouldn’t you want to stay in a paradise? Car hire Sofia will help make you stay in this magnificent place even more fulfilling.
Sofia is the second oldest city in Europe. Situated at 2000 meters above sea level at the foot of Mountain Vithosha, this picturesque place is the capital and the largest city in Bulgaria.
Historical background of Sofia.
Founded 7,000 years ago, Sofia, formerly known as Serdica, was inhabited by Thracians .It came under the rule of Romans, Turks and subsequently Russians. The Emperor Constantine called Sofia ‘My Rome’ which tells you how Sofia embraces its guests and makes them feel at home.
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Sofia’s motto ‘It grows but does not age’ speaks for itself. A beautiful blend of the remnants from city’s past alongside modern landmarks and the panoramic view of Vitosha Mountains mesmerises the traveller.
Yellow pavements which start at the president’s office will lead you to many of the beautiful sights in Sofia. Not to be missed is the Archaeological Museum which displays Thracian, Greek and Roman monuments and the Russian church surrounded by a picturesque garden. Another imposing structure is the Golden domed Alexander Nevski Cathedral with many green domes, arches and heavy bells and a view of Vithosha Mountains from its tower. The pavements will also take you to the St. Sofia Church after which the city is named.
When you are in Sofia the beauty of the brilliant architecture encompasses you .The Russian, Roman, Ottoman influences stand proudly hand in hand with Renaissance, Neo-classical as well as Modern styles of architecture as a melting pot of culture. Short drives will take you to the many museums and art galleries. Use car hire Sofia to soak up the beauty of Sofia to its fullest.
After some sightseeing why not take a stroll with your family in the Gradskata Gradina? This beautiful garden with many fountains takes you to another world. Another zone for relaxation is the Borisovata Gradina which starts from the Eagle Bridge which passes over the Ariana Lake surrounded by modern style cafes and restaurants.
Sofia is surrounded by two mountains; Mount Vitosha and Mount Lulin in the alpine style. Sofia gets a fair amount of snow in winter. Mount Vitosha offers a lot of recreational possibilities. There are a lot of ski sport facilities and ice rinks for ice skating in winter and climbing, walking, biking all year long. After some adventure at the mountains, if you feel like relaxing, a short trip will take you to the mineral water springs. Sofia airport rental cars will be your best choice to enjoy these fantastic moments which make your vacation an unforgettable one!
If you are into sports, it will be interesting to know that many famous sport clubs are based in Bulgaria .Football teams from Sofia has won many International Championships. There are many stadiums for group events as well as individual sporting events.
Let your hair down and enjoy! Sofia has lot of night clubs, pubs, taverns and restaurants. It has played host to world famous musicians including Madonna, Elton John, Kylie Minogue, to name a few.
Now a trip to the Little Jerusalem, as Sofia’s Sveta Gora is called would be a perfect way to end your vacation. Overlooking the beautiful lake on Iskar River are many monasteries. In Sveta Nedelya there is a Banya Bashi Mosque, a synagogue and a cathedral which lend its name to the place.
Before leaving Sofia make sure to visit the most ancient building, St. George rotunda from the 4th century which was made by the Emperor Constantine. It has a collection of frescos worthy to watch. Speaking about frescos, one of the famous sights in Sofia is the Boyana Church which is a monument considered part of the UNESCO World Heritage Programme for its Pre-Renaissance frescos. Having seen the ancient monument, why not take a look at the Most Ancient Gold in the world? This treasure is proudly exhibited in the Boyana National History Museum.
Rent a car in Sofia today –take advantage of the country side and mountains within the city! To make your holidays memorable and trouble free make use of Sofia airport rental cars.