Sofia in Bulgaria is a vibrant city today and the great thing about Sofia is that it will not break the bank as it is cheap cheap cheap, the price of a beer is approx 75pence and you can dine out for less than a fiver. If you go posh you are only talking £10 for a three course meal. So if you are looking for a cheap city break or a cheap holiday for a few days to Sofia you have come to the right place.
Sofia is not only about a good night out and cheap shopping it is also based in history. Sofia is known to have existed 1,000 years BC and the oldest building in the city is the St George Rotunda a former Roman Temple. One of the most intriguing buildings is The Alexandar Nevski Cathedral with its copper & gold domes. It was built a century ago as a memorial to the Russian soldiers who liberated Bulgaria from the rule of the Ottoman Empire. It architecture includes traditional Byzantine qualities and Muscovite themes. In the streets surrounding this memorial there are several small museums and galleries. Art Gallery
Close By In the southern part of the city The Kremikovtsi Monastery is ordained with fresco which are good examples of classical art. Also 12km to the south of the city there is the Mount Vitosha Outdoor pursuits centre where also an amazing overview of Sofia can be seen from Mount Vitosha itself.
So for that magical break to Sofia simply search for cheap flights from Manchester or Gatwick and choose your ideal hotel to create that magical break.