A Tour of Sofia's Most Interesting Architectural Landmarks
Put your most comfortable shoes on and discover the amazing architectural treasures of Sofia – from ancient Roman relics to Ottoman structures and Communist-era edifices.
1. The National Theater
Theatre
When it was first built in 1907, the National Theater was a masterpiece of architects and artists from Vienna. Unfortunately, a fire destroyed it all in 1923, and it had to be rebuilt, this time with a more reliable construction. The stage mechanism that was installed in 1929 was the best for its time and is still in use today.
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