East Europe has emerged as one of the top travel locations for budget conscious travellers over the past few years. The days of Russian control are long gone, and globalisation is removing linguistic barriers. That's how I found myself going to Sofia, Bulgaria's capital, in October 2022.
The historic structures in Sofia's city centre are distinctly Russian in origin. and of royal palaces dominating the horizon. According to a recent research, 70% of Bulgarians identify as Christians, although there are also mosques and synagogues —the largest in all of Eastern Europe is located in Sofia. The synagogue's relationship with other religions is always shaky; to enter, one must pass through a metal detector and undergo a thorough body examination conducted by an armed guard.
Sofia itself has an efficient transport system: its subway is reliable and it's the fastest and handiest way to get to the city center from the airport. A fourth underground line was constructed in 2010, but during the excavation process, an ancient Roman city's archaeological site was discovered. One of the largest sites in all of Bulgaria is open for visitation and is completely free of charge.
Sofia is also home to a large number of parks and open spaces. The most well-known is the enormous garden called Borisova Gradina, which bears Tzar Boris III's name. The national football stadium and the summer baths are only two of the many attractions located inside this open space that serves as the city's lung.
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