City of Sofia has various parks. A few of them are quite big. The biggest park in the capital is called Borisova Gradina. It is situated between Orlov Most (eagles' bridge) and Vassil Levski stadium, parallel to Tsarigradsko Shose Blvd. The park's old name used to be Freedom Park (Parka na svobodata). Today, Borisova Gradina is the biggest and best maintained Sofia park. Old monuments are there for you to explore, while walking the numerous alleys.
A Swedish specialist was invited to overlook the construction of the park shortly after Bulgaria’s liberation. He worked on it several decades. Over the years, the park expanded. New plants were added, mainly flowers. New facilities like places for sports and rest were added, as well.
A summer stage was recently renovated there. It also features benches for the audience and is suitable for summertime music events.
Equestrian policemen are responsible for the park's security. One of the biggest socialist-time monuments is also situated in this park. It carries the name Bratskata Mogila (brotherhood mound). Bulgarska Armia stadium is also situated there, as well as Maria Louisa swimming pools.
Ariana Lake is one of the best known spots in Sofia. Sofia residents, as well as visitors of the capital, select the location for walks and rest. Today, the lake and the nearby park have been restored and offer various leisure activities.
During the summer, visitors can enjoy the coolness of the lake in a boat and the winter offers ice skating opportunities. In the 30s of the 20th century, the lake gained even more popularity since increasing number of people got involved in winter sports.
In 2007, Sofia municipality and private investors renewed the spot and set up several entertainment spots and restaurants. Two areas were constructed specially for children. One is for youngsters aged up to five and the second provides facilities that are more suited for older children.
The lake and the park have been noise isolated and the sounds of the nearby Evlogi Georgiev Blvd cannot disturb your rest. The special panels have been decorated with photos that tell the story of the lake from its creation to present day. Borisova Gradina Park starts in the area. The park has many monuments, rest spots and an open-air stage that hosts many events during the summer.
The reserve is one of the largest biosphere reserves in Bulgaria. It is established in 1973 to preserve the northern coniferous forests of Bulgaria. In 1977 it was included in the list of biosphere reserves under the program "Man and Biosphere".
See on the mapWater Holes Cave is located in Apriltsi Municipality, within the Central Balkan National Park on the northern slope of the massif of Botev Mount.
See on the mapAlbotin monastery is an inactive Medieval rock monastery included in Vidin diocese.
See on the mapUzana - the heart of the Balkans. In its embrace, the mountains has kept this extraordinary place where you can fully take charge with power and hours to enjoy its grandeur and beauty of nature.Far from the urban vanity you will find abundance of colors and shades, serenity and peace of mind. Here the warbling of the birds and the whisper of wild grasslands will put a spell on you forever.
The natural phenomenon Chervenitsa is a molded boulder, rising more than 150 m above the terrace of the river Iskar in village of Kunino. It is located about 46 km east of Vratsa and approximately 120 km northeast of Sofia.
See on the mapThe Lopushanski monastery is located in the Balkan Mountain in the valley of Dalgodelska Ogosta river. It is operational and consists of a church, residential and farm buildings and a white stone fountain, all surrounded by a stone wall.
See on the mapA unique museum in the whole Eastern Europe dedicated to the production of salt by solar evaporation of sea water, Pomorie
See on the mapNatural Reserve Taukliman typical landslide with length of about 4 km, formed between the edge of the Dobrudzhansko plateau and the coast.
The Early Christian basilica Sveta Sofia is an active Orthodox church in the center of Sofia city. The church was probably built in the early VI century on the ruins of early Christian tombs from II - IV century and the ruins of two earlier churches from IV-V century. It is located among the necropolis of the ancient Serdica.
See on the map"Monyak" fortress is one of the largest and high located fortresses in the Rhodopes near the village of Shiroko pole, Kardzhali Region
See on the mapVakarelski monastery "St Petka" was found in XX century and now it is working occasionally. It was functioning as nunnery.
See on the mapA unique Thracian temple near the village of Nenkovo, Kardzhali Region
See on the mapThe megalithic complex "Gluhite kamani" is one of the largest Thracian sanctuaries since BC, whose strength continues to act today to anyone who visits it.
See on the mapA medieval fortress located on a picturesque cliff above Arda River near the village of Bashevo, Kardzhali Region
See on the mapThe monastery of Lazdha or Ivaylovrad monastery "St. Konstantin and Elena" is situated close to Ladzha quarter in the town of Ivaylovgrad
See on the mapRakovitsa monastery Sveta Troitsa was was found in X-XI century and during the Middle Ages was an important literary and cultural center in Bdin area.
See on the mapThe Hisar tomb is a late Roman family tomb built in the second half of the IV-th century.
See on the mapElenska basilica is early Christian temple that is preserved to nowadays and is situated in proximity to the town of Pirdop
See on the mapA unique monument of culture with extremely precious frescoes and icons included in UNESCO's list with the World Cultural Heritage, village of Dobarsko, Blagoevgrad Region
See on the mapOne of the oldest fortresses in Bulgaria located on a high mountain plateau above the town of Provadiya
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