BULGARIA: Sofia III – Third Times a Charm

My time here in Sofia has mainly been spent reformatting, rewriting, and tidying up some of my Blog. There was also a fair amount of travel planning as well. In fact, I even added the International Beatles Week and tickets to many of the special events for good measure. During my time, I was keeping ridiculous hours, drinking Monster, and staying up all night. I managed to have new lenses made for glasses that I picked up in Paris and Vienna, but I failed to take in the sights of Sofia until my final day. I did enjoy my homey room immensely though. It’s a real treat for someone who has no home.

Sofia’s a good city in which to spend some time. I have always enjoyed my visits and even though I hid in my hotel for the duration, I did get out for a lengthy stroll on my final day. What follows is a photographic record of my time outdoors.

 

SCULPTURES ARE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE CITY

SATURDAY IN THE PARK FEATURED AN ANTIQUES FAIR

 

I MANAGE TO FIND A PIN FEATURING THE FIRST WOMAN IN SPACE

 

 

ICONOGRAPHY

DECORATIVE ARCHITECTURE IS UBIQUITOUS

 

 

 

 

 

MORE OUTDOOR ART

THERE WAS A TINY MUSEUM WITH ONE COMPELLING PHOTOGRAPH

THE YELLOW BRICKS ARE CHARMING BUT SLIPPERY AS A CODFISH WHEN IT RAINS

 

 

 

MORE DECORATIVE ARCHITECTURE

SAINT NIKOLAS RUSSIAN CHURCH

THEY LOVE A GOOD FOUNTAIN IN BULGARIA

FOUNTAIN NYMPH

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF THEATER AND FILM ARTS

 

THE PUBLIC ART IS HIGH QUALITY

VITOSHA BOULEVARD – RESTAURANTS AND SHOPPING ABOUNDS ON THIS POPULAR PEDESTRIAN STREET

CHURCH OF ST. PETKA OF THE SADDLERS

 

SIXTH CENTURY LATRINE – URINATION DISCOURAGED

 

MONUMENT TO THE DEITY ALL-HOLY SOFIA

SOFIA HISTORY MUSEUM

BANYA BASHI MOSQUE

FORMER BULGARIAN COMMUNIST PARTY HEADQUARTERS

SOVIET ERA ARCHITECTURE