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City break in Sofia-Bulgaria’s capital city, destination Pancharevo
Anita Valentinova, 24.01.2009
You need to treat yourself, take your precious time to relax, find a blissful escape from everyday hectic life. Do you need an inspiring destination to explore? Have you ever thought about visiting Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital city? Sofia is a beautiful city which provides so many opportunities for a short city trip!Modern Sofia is hot tourist spot, as it is fast growing European capital which boasts rich history, unique cultural landmarks and a wide variety of shops, galleries and chic cafés, scenic tree-lined boulevards, green parks, gardens and ample choice of excellent city hotels.
Not only does Sofia boast the greatest number of mineral springs in Europe, but it also gives you the opportunity to experience a thorough journey through rich history. How many European capital cities can boast such unique combination of scenic splendours of stunning mountain, impressive buildings, variety of museums and galleries?
Tourism in Sofia’s region is on the rise and tourists come to explore Bulgaria’s capital due to its treasure of ancient must-see places, vast number of monasteries, imposing buildings, cultural landmarks as well as the thermal Bankya and Pancharevo.
If you happen to be in Sofia either for business meeting or just for short city break, one is sure, you will feel the special charm of this city. It's no wonder people fall in love with this fascinating European capital city! Breathtaking mountainous scenery, glorious sunshine and a variety of colourful cultural landmarks combine to make Sofiaa city of infinite charm.
Sofia is a city with some 7,000 years of history. The reason why ancient civilizations settled in Sofia area ever since antiquity is the abundance of mineral springs in Sofia district. The mineral water is believed to be curative because of its high content of ions and mineral salts. Your must-see places list for Bulgarian capital city should include at least Alexander Nevski Memorial Cathedral with the most valuable collection of Bulgarian Icons (13-19th c), National Archaeological Museum, National Theatre, National Palace of Culture, Russian Church St. Nikola, Parliament Square, St. Sofia Church (6th c), St. George Rotunda (4th c) and the medieval Boyana Church. After you have explored the most interesting parts of Sofia,you will enjoy visiting unique miraculous place in close vicinity to the bustling city!
I would like to bring to your attention one extraordinary place to visit while being in Sofia. Undoubtedly, the magnificent Vitosha Mountain which embraces Sofia is really beautiful and Iskar River valley is like paradise place, but Pancharevo Lake is a breathtaking spot that you might also include in your city break program.Crystal Purity of the Pancharevo Lake
Anita Valentinova, 24.01.2009
Pancharevo Lake is perfect place for short breaks. It is 5km long and is suitable for different water sports: rowing, surfing, water skiing. Around the lake there are hiking trails, several green park areas with cafes and restaurants and some hot mineral springs. The wonderful nature of this place will capture you from the very first moment and will make your stay in Sofia unforgettable one.
The fresh mountainous air, soothing sunrays, breathtaking greenery, all the beauty of Pancharevo Lake and its complete tranquility give you all you need.
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Hotels in Sofia
- Anel Hotel
- Arena di Serdika Boutique Hotel
- Grand Hotel Sofia
- Hilton Sofia Hotel
- Holiday Inn hotel
- Hyatt Regency Sofia Hotel
- Intercontinental Sofia (ex Radisson Blu Grand Hotel)
- Sofia Hotel Balkan a Luxury Collection Hotel (ex Sheraton Hotel)
- Best Western Hotel Europe
- Best Western Premier Sofia Airport
- Central Hotel
- City Hotel
- Crystal Palace Hotel
- Downtown Hotel
- Festa Sofia Hotel
- Geneva Hotel
- Gloria Palace Hotel
- Hill Hotel
- Hotel Coop
- Hotel Zoo Sofia
- Les Fleurs Hotel
- Metropolitan hotel
- Novotel Sofia
- Ramada by Wyndham Sofia City Center
- Rodina Hotel
- Rosslyn Central Park Hotel
- Rosslyn Thracia Hotel
- Salt Palace Hotel
- Sveta Sofia Hotel
- The Stay Hotel Expo Center
- VEGA Hotel Sofia
- Vitosha Park Hotel
- Akord Hotel
- Aleksander Palace - Advi
- Arte Hotel
- Best Western Losenets Hotel
- Best Western Plus Bristol
- Brod Hotel
- Budapest hotel
- Earth and People hotel
- Hemus Hotel
- Legends hotel
- Light hotel
- Lion Hotel
- Maxim Hotel
- Meg-Lozenets Hotel
- Montecito Hotel
- Park Hotel Moskva
- Rocentro /ex Renaissance Hotel/
- Slavyanska Beseda Hotel
- Sofia Place Hotel
- Villa Boyana
- Medic Hotel
Upcoming events in Sofia
- Sofia Dance Week 2010
- Art festival in Sofia city
- Scorpions in Sofia city 2010
- International Feline Show in Sofia
- Paco De Lucia performs in Bulgaria
- Drumset Competition 2010- Sofia Drum Day
- TOP 100 DJs party Monarchy performs in Bulgaria
- Chris Norman performs in Bulgaria 2010
- Harlem Gospel Choir performs in Bulgara
- Yann Tiersen's concert for Students Holiday
- Disco Legends Boney M concert in Bulgaria
- Legendary Firewind performs in Sofia
- Barclay James Harvest performs in Bulgaria
- Vaya Con Dios in Bulgaria
- 15th Sofia International Film Festival
- Absent Minded
- Concert of the queen of fado Marisa in Sofia, Bulgaria
- Guano Apes in Bulgaria
- Toto Cutugno in Bulgaria
- Manu Chao in Sofia city
- Children of Bodom in Bulgaria
- Alphaville in Sofia
- Rosalia de Souza in Bulgaria
- Vassil Vassilev and Chambao
- 100 Gypsy Violins in Bulgaria
- Raul Midon in Bulgaria
- Omega- the most successful Hungarian Rock Band gigs in Bulgaria
- Joe Cocker
- Roxette in Sofia, Bulgaria 2011
- Isthar in Sofia city
- Sting in Bulgaria
- CINDERELLA & MR.BIG in Bulgaria
- Dragana Mircovich and Vesna Zmijanac gig in Bulgaria
- Michel Legrand in Bulgaria
- Linkin Park in Bulgaria
- Mellow Music Festival
- Omara Portuondo and Buena Vista Social Club in Bulgaria
- ARASH feat. Rebecca concert in Bulgaria
- Mor Karbasi’s concert in Bulgaria
- Alice Russel in Sofia city
- Gipsy Kings gig in Bulgaria
- Jean Michel Jarre in Bulgaria
- Eric Sardinas concert
- Pooh gigs in Bulgaria
- Manhattan Transfer's concert in Bulgaria
- Hindi Zahra’s concert in Bulgaria
- Amon Amarth concert in Bulgaria
- Sade gigs in Bulgaria in November
- Genesis gigs in Bulgaria
- Julio Iglesias concert
- Sofia Rocks festival 2012
- Jennifer Lopez- concert in Bulgaria
- Depeche Mode performs in Bulgaria in May 2013
Places to go in Sofia
- St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
- Boyana Church
- National Museum of History
- Alexander Nevsky Crypt Icon museum
- Vitosha Nature Park
- “Ivan Vazov” National Theatre
- The St. Petka Samardjiska Church /St. Petka of the Saddlers/
- Borisova Gradina Park (Central Park)
- Bulgarian National Gallery for Foreign Art
- St. George Rotunda-the oldest Eastern European Orthodox church
- Bulgarian National Gallery of Arts
- National Archaeological Museum
- Fountains in Sofia
- Public gardens and green areas
- St. Sofia church- ancient Eastern Orthodox church in Sofia
- St. Nikolay Russian church
- Sofia botanical garden
- Church of the Holy Seven
- Sofia Zoo
- Bulgarian Natural History Museum
- Sofia City Art Gallery
- Pancharevo lake
- Ethnographic Museum
- St. Nedelya church
- Museum of Earth and Man
- Sofia University Botanic Garden
- Cathedral of St Joseph
- Independence Square
- Boyana waterfall
- Alexander Nevski Square
- King Alexander Battenberg Square
- National Assembly's building in Sofia
- Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard
- Vitosha Boulevard
- St. Paraskeva Church
- Eagle's Bridge
- Atanas Burov Square
- St. 40 Martyrs Church
- Oborishte street
- Rila monastery
- Slaveikov square
- National Palace of Culture
- National Library St. St. Cyril and Metodius
- Banya Bashi Mosque
- Jewish synagogue in Sofia
- Lion's bridge
- Law Courts