The Coolest Neighborhoods in Sofia
At first sight, Sofia might look quite homogeneous but if you spend more time in this Bulgarian capital, especially if you live here, you will start to notice differences within its neighborhoods – some are busier but have great nightlife, others quieter but are situated near awe-inspiring mountain views. This is Culture Trip’s guide to the coolest neighborhoods in the city.
Dragalevtsi and Simeonovo
Dragalevtsi and Simeonovo were villages at the foot of Vitosha Mountain which turned into suburbs due to Sofia’s growth. Both have a lift (a cabin lift in Simeonovo and a chair lift in Dragalevtsi) to reach the high parts of the mountain, and both have preserved the slower pace of life. You will enjoy a very different view to that seen in downtown Sofia – houses with beautiful yards line the streets. If heavy snow falls in the winter, these two areas are sometimes hard to get to.
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