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Sightseeing in Sofia, Guided Walking Tour of Sofia 2009/ 2010
offered by supplier M17673 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 1
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 6
people
Destination(s):
Bulgaria
Specialty Categories:
Sightseeing
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 24 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 24 Euro (EUR)
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Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital, was founded more than 7 000 years ago, and has long been an important crossroads between Asia Minor and Europe. Sofia’s monuments attest to the many cultures and civilizations that flourished here.
This guided sightseeing tour of downtown Sofia includes: The ancient Serdica Fortifications dating from the 3rd-5th century. The 4th century St. George’s Rotunda famous for its unique frescoes and original architecture. Its majestic figures illustrate the development of Christian Painting over several centuries, making Rotunda one of the gems of Bulgarian and East European culture. The magnificent Alexander Nevski Memorial Church is a masterpiece of late 19th – early 20th century architecture, splendidly decorated. It was designed by the Russian architect Pomerantzev in 1912. This is the biggest Orthodox Church on the Balkans built in post-Byzantium style.
The beautiful Banya Bashi Mosque built in 1566 by the great Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan. The mosque takes its name from the neighboring Central baths (in the Turkish language, "banya bashi" means "a lot of baths"). St. Sophia basilica, 6th century, is one of the most valuable pieces of early Christian architecture in the Balkans. Battenberg Square with its emblematic landmarks: The former Royal Palace, nowadays housing the impressive collection of the National Art Gallery and the Ethnographical Museum; the Presidency building, and building of the Bulgarian National Bank. The National Theatre designed by the architectural firm of Helmer & Felmer from Vienna. The style of the building is a mixture of the neo-Baroque and Secession style. The neo-Renaissance building of the Bulgarian Parliament /1884-1886/ designed by architect Konstantin Yovanovic. The Central Military Club, built in the same neo-Renaissance style. The Sofia University, spectacular designed by the French architect Breansson.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Professional Guide Service
- Entrance: St. George’s Rotunda; Alexander Nevski Memorial Church; St. Sophia basilica
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