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Sofia is the largest city of Bulgaria and is the capital of the country. A widely popular destination among tourists, Sofia has a lot to offer to the travellers from all across the globe. From natural scenic treat to some of the oldest architectural marvels to a history that spins of more than 2,000 years, Sofia is a graceful ensemble of ancient culture with modern plethora of urbanization.
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Hot spots in Sofia to visit Rila Monastery Rila Monastery is the largest monastery in Sofia and is among the most visited attractions in the city. Enlisted in the UNESCO list of Global Cultural Heritage in 1983, it protects the Christian faith and the Bulgarian education and culture, symbolizing Bulgaria as a whole.
Madara Rider The Madara Rider was included in the UNESCO list in 1979 as a unique rock relief. Located in the northeast of the country, it has an impressive image carved by an unknown artist on a cliff at a height of 23 meters. The carving dates back to more than 1000 years but still the image of a horseman with a spear, a wounded lion, fallen at the feet of the horse and a hunting dog, is pretty much visible. In 2008, the Madara Rider was elected as a global symbol of Bulgaria.
Boyona Church Another UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sofia, Bulgaria is the Boyana Church “St. Nicholas and St. Panteleimon”. Located at the foot of Vitosha Mountains, the church holds unique traits of its existence. It was built between the end of the 10th and the beginning of the 11th century. The church stands out for the several layers of frescoes. Additionally, multiple colourful images of Christ, Holy Mary, Bulgarian kings, queens and saints make the ambiance all the more vibrant and attractive.
The Russian Church The Russian Church holds its uniqueness for its magical power to make wishes that followers and devotees believe to come true. Located right in the center of Sofia city, near the crossing of the GeorgiRakovski Street and Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard, the church is believed to make wishes come alive. Want to try out the magical power? Visit the place and give it a shot.
Golden Sands Beach Talking about beaches near Sofia, the first name that comes to our mind is the Golden Sands Beach. Running along the coast of the Black Sea, the beach is an exotic gateway for anyone looking for a breezy summer vacay. This seaside resort is among the tourists’ favorite throughout the year. The beach has been tagged as a Blue Flag resort, which means it is a clean and pollution-free area. Additionally, the availability of multiple water sports and an aqua park make the spot all the more luxurious.
Service of Val & Kar Rent A Car Bulgaria at the airport Val & Kar Rent a Car offers car rental service at the airport 24/7/365 when prebooked. We meet and greet our customers at the arrival halls of Terminal 1 or Terminal 2. We note down the arrival time and make sure to be at the spot right at the scheduled arrival time. Our customers do not pay a fee for delayed flight! The airport fee for Sofia airport is 10 euros / 20 lev / on arrival or departure. If you do not wish to pay the fee, you can rent a car from our office in the city. For the summer period we recommend you to have a confirmed reservation at least a week in advance due to the large number of tourists travelling during the summer holidays. Welcome to Sofia, let us take the opportunity to take a round to Sofia and nearby places.