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SOFIA History

One of the oldest cities in Europe, the history of Sofia (Thracian name Serdika, ancient Bulgarian name: Sredetz) can be traced back some 7000 years ago - prehistoric settlements were excavated in the centre of the present city. The well preserved town walls (especially their substructures) from antiquity date back before the 7th century BC, when Thracians established their city next to the most important and highly respected mineral spring, still functioning today. Sofia has had several names in the different periods of its existence, and remnants of the city's millenary history can still be seen today alongside modern landmarks.

Sofia's development as a significant settlement owes much to its central position in the Balkans. It first became part of Bulgaria during The First Bulgarian Empire in 809 and was proclaimed for capitol in 1879, just a year after the Bulgarian liberation from the Ottoman Empire in 1878.

SOFIA Today

Sofia is the city of variety and contrasts. Along with its remarkable heritage and rich cultural life, plenty of galleries, museum, theatres, Sofia has a good tradition in nightlife with huge number of night clubs, disco’s, and restaurants. Together with its...

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SOFIA Future

Sofia’s huge potential determined by the opportune location from an international and local point of view, the excellent communications and transport connections by air, road and railway as...

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SOFIA Guide

- Transportation in Sofia.

- Where can I buy...

- Be careful with...

- Going to... not a good idea.

- Sight seeing - 1,2,3...

- Park walk - yes, but...

- Must see in Sofia.

- Restaurants & cafes.

- Events during SOFIMUN - out of program.

- Clubs where SOFIMUN parties will be held.

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SOFIA Maps

Maps of SOFIMUN events and Sofia city

- Map of Sofia city.

- Map of committees' venues.

- Map of hotels.

- Map of "Must see in Sofia".

- Map of SOFIMUN parties.

- Map of main transportation.

- Map of embassies of foreign states.

- Map of main institutions.

- Map of museums and galleries.

- Map of emergency help centres.

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Bulgaria Info

Facts and figures

- Where is Bulgaria?

- Why is it called Bulgaria?

- Nature of Bulgaria.

- Traditions of Bulgaria.

- Bulgaria and its culture.

- Bulgaria on the sports arena.

- Bulgarian food and drinks.

- You use it everyday - Bulgarians invented it!

- Things you must see in Bulgaria!

- Bulgaria and the world!

- Bulgaria at the UN.

- Other stuff... ofcoarse about Bulgaria.

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