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Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria

View of the Russian Church in the historic Bulgarian capital, Sofia. Sofia was and is a very important financial and administrative city for the area and the Balkans. There are various monuments like St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral with the golden dome, the lions bridge, The Banya Bashi ottoman mosque, the fountain in Gradska Gradina in front of the national theater Ivan Vazov, the markets, many museums and points of interest as well. Sofia nowadays is popular tourist destination. (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#2129677
Date Taken	1 August 2013
Location	N/A
Photographer	Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto

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