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A modern apartment within walking distance (2 minutes!) of the ski lift which takes you to the top of Vitosha Mountain, also very close to the city of Sofia. Ski season is from December to the end of April and offers runs for all levels of skiers and snow boarders, there are full facilities at the top of the mountain including ski school and a restaurant.
Alternatively you can be in the centre of Sofia within 10 minutes where there are numerous bars and restaurants along with great shopping - Bulgarian style along with a host of international brands. Dining out is extremely cheap.
With a fantastic location for both the city of Sofia and skiing or walking on Vitosha Mountain this is an ideal location for a short break or a longer holiday.
This Luxury 1 Bedroom Apartment is situated next to the exclusive Siminovo area of Sofia and only 10min drive to the main shopping street, Vitosha Boulevard. The Apartment is spacious (63 sqr meters in total) with main living area opening to balcony that offers full view of the City's skyline.
The apartment is tiled through-out with 1 double bedroom, bathroom and has open-plan dining and kitchen room. The kitchen is fully equipped with fridge/freezer, washing machine, microwave and oven and hob. There is LCD TV, radion, DVD and Cable & Digital TV in the apartment.
Exterior of complex
Kitchen area
Main Living room area
Balcony to front of property
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The Sofia/Rila Mountains region
Sofia is the capital city of Bulgaria with population of approx 2mn people. The city lies in central Western Bulgaria in a plain of the same name. It is surrounded by the Balkan Mountains to the north, the Lozen mountain to the southeast, the Vitosha mountain to the south and the Lyulin mountain to the southwest.
Yet of all mountains around Sofia, Vitosha is the highest with its top peak, Cherni Vrah, having a height of 2290m and the most popular among city dwellers and visitors alike. In the winter, many city residents take the 20 min cabin ride to enjoy the mountain's ski and snowboard tracks while in the summer, Vitosha attracts families for hiking or just a picnic with its well-signed paths, nice meadows and pine groves.
Apart from the nearby mountains, the Pancharevo Lake and the Iskar Dam also lie in close proximity to the city. There are currently two 18-hole Golf Course situated 20 mins and 40 mins from the City Centre. One of the main Ski Resorts, Borovets is only a 50 mins drive from the Apartment.
Sofia area
Some attractions area:-
Ski season is from December to the end of April and offers runs for all levels of skiers and snow boarders, there are full facilities at the top of the mountain including ski school and a restaurant. The climate is perfect for skiing and boarding in the winter months and balmy and warm in summer.
St. Sofia St. Sofia is the oldest Eastern Orthodox church in the city, dating from the 4th to 6th century, and is regarded as one of the most significant examples of early Christian architecture in the Balkans. In the 14th century the church gave its name to the city of Sofia, meaning "holy wisdom". During the Turkish rule the church was converted into a mosque, but was abandoned after two successive earthquakes destroyed one of the minarets almost 30 years later, and it was again converted into an orthodox church. Local legends credit St. Sofia's miraculous powers for its protection over the centuries, surviving occupations and natural disasters to remain as a spiritual inspiration to the city. Address: 2 Paris Street; Telephone: (0)2 870 971
St. George Rotunda The rotunda church of St. George is considered to be the oldest building in Sofia, dating to the 4th century, and is situated amid the remains of the ancient Roman town of Serdica. St. George Rotunda is famous for its exquisite architecture and layers of medieval frescoes that were discovered under a covering of plaster. The magnificent dome is protected by UNESCO and the church functions at present as a museum. Address: 5 Ploshtad Sveta Nedelya; Telephone: (0)2 981 6541; Opening time: Tuesday to Saturday 10.30am to 1pm and 3pm to 5.30pm.
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral One of the finest examples of 20th century architecture in Sofia and one of the symbols of the city, the magnificent Alexander Nevsky Cathedral was built between 1882 and 1912 to honour the Russian soldiers who died fighting to liberate Bulgaria from Turkish rule in the war of 1878 under Tsar Alexander II. The famous church-monument is situated on the tree-lined square of the same name, which also contains the Monument of the Unknown Soldier with its eternal flame. The impressive five-nave basilica houses an interior just as splendid, with mosaics, stained glass windows, marble and woodcarvings as well as frescoes that cover the walls and domes. The underground crypt houses the Icon Museum featuring icon paintings from across the country that represents masterpieces from the 9th to the 18th century. Address: 1 St Alexander Nevsky Square; Telephone: (0)2 877 697; Website: www.sofia.com/culture/churches/nevsky.html; Opening time: Daily 7am to 5.30pm. Museum opens 10am to 6pm; closed Tuesdays; Admission: The cathedral is free, but admission is charged for the museum.
National Ethnographic Museum It has one of the richest collections on the Balkan Peninsula representing the traditions, arts, crafts and lifestyle of the Bulgarian people from the 17th to the 20th century. The museum contains a wealth of exhibits from around the country, including national costumes, jewellery, art works and musical instruments. It is also a popular cultural and educational centre. A craft shop sells crafts and other traditional Bulgarian items from all over Bulgaria. Address: 6A Moskovska Street; Telephone: (0)2 874 191; Opening time: Wednesday to Sunday 10.30am to 5.30pm.
Museums
Sofia's museums are almost exclusively Bulgaria-oriented and are aimed at chronicling the conflicting fortunes of this once great empire, the peoples that have passed through it from Thracians through Greeks, Romans and Turks, and the lives of the Bulgarians themselves in recent centuries. They can provide a fascinating insight into the Balkan Peninsula, and entrance fees are laughably low so there's no excuse not to visit them.
NATIONAL HISTORY
Vitosha Blvd. .Tel: 884 160 Working time: 09.30 - 18.30; No day off The museum covers the whole period from prehistory to the present day. The ground floor houses relics from the earliest period up to the Middle Ages and includes gold and silver treasures (the Panagyurishte treasure), ceramics and archaeological remains. The first floor concentrates on ecclesiastical art, the 19th century Bulgarian National Revival including folk costumes, carpets and typically furnished rooms from that period.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Saborna St. Tel:882 406 Working time: 10.00 - 12.00/ 14.00 - 18.00; Closed on Mondays. Remains of Thracian, Greek and Roman settlements in the ivy-clad 15th century 'Buyuk(Big)Mosque'.
THE EARTH AND MAN MUSEUM
Cherni Vrah Blvd. Tel:656 639 Working time: 10.00 - 18.00; Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Founded in 1986. Over 20,000 exhibits are on display, divided into six sections: Giant Crystals, Minerals of the Earth, Industrial Minerals, Raw Material Sources of Bulgaria, Gems, New Materials. The museum also holds art exhibitions and classical music evenings, which are noted in our cultural supplement.
NATIONAL NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd. Tel:885 215 Working time: 10.00 - 19.00; No day off. The museum was founded in 1889 and opened to visitors in 1907. Nowadays the museum has three major sections: Geology, Zoology and Botany. Apart from several meteorites, the 'Earth and Space' exhibition features unique lunar samples and an impressive dinosaur skeleton. A special exhibition shows live pythons, crocodiles, and iguanas.
ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM
Moskovska St. Tel:874 191 Working time: 10.30 - 17.30; Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The museum displays folk costumes, fabrics, jewellery,wood cuttings, hammered ironwork, etc. A small craft shop sells crafts, costumes and musical instruments from all over Bulgaria. In the former Royal Palace on Tsar Osvohoditel Blvd., along with the National Art Gallery.
THE ALEXANDER NEVSKY CRYPT
St. Alexander Nevsky, Sq. Tel:877 697 Working time: 10.30 - 12.30/14.00 - 18.30; Closed on Tuesdays. The crypt museum was founded in 1965 and contains items from the very beginnings of Bulgarian iconography (the end of the 9th century) until the end of the 19th century. All stages of the Bulgarian iconography school are represented in a collection of 1500 items
Entertainment
Sofia is a cosmopolitan city. Like any other European capital it is the hub of the country's political, business and cultural life, the centre of various international events. There are many theatres, an Opera, an Operetta, concert halls, cinemas, museums and galleries. Sofia offers an excellent opportunities for international congresses, symposia, meetings, conferences and fairs.
Shopping in Sofia is quite an experience. Shining shops offer design clothes, small antique shops, private art galleries displaying icons, modern art and jewels, music shops (CDs and cassetes) and shops for traditional crafs feast the eyes. There are also a number of new modern Shopping Malls for those who prefer everything under one roof.
Most restaurants in Sofia serve European and Bulgarian cuisine. A visit to a tavern is a must. They entertain with folk music, songs and dances in addition to a menu of delicious typically Bulgarian dishes and choice drinks. Each night in Sofia is a thrilling experience. An option is a concert, opera or theatre. Jazz and rock clubs or piano bars are also there. Disco fans will find Sofia discos as good as any in Europe. Night clubs have variety shows in the small hours. Casinos in Sofia don't close before dawn.
How to get there
Fly to Sofia International airport. Daily flights from all over Europe. Visit website www.sofia-airport.bg/default.aspx for a full list of carriers. From the UK, the airport is serviced by the low cost airline Easyjet and Wizzair.
Major Car Hire companies such as Avis, Hertz & Sixt are available at the airport as well as local companies. Taxi to/from the airport can be arranged if requested and taxi cost to the apartment is about 10 euros.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Sofia: 20 km
Railway:
Sofia: 5 km
Activities near Sofia
Sports: Ski resort location Horse Riding
Great for: Walking holidays Good nightlife City breaks
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player
General:
TV, Satellite TV
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron
Utilities:
Clothes dryer, Cooker, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (1), Bathrooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Apartment is newly furnished and allows for full self-catering with dining seating for 4 and further seating in the balcony. All furniture and fittings are to a high standard - see photo's on website. There is a good-size lounge area and a three seater sofa that converts to a double bed.
The apartment is on the 3rd floor and is built on high ground thus offering panoramic views of the surrounding area - sofia skyline to the front and the vitosha mountain to the back.
Further details outdoors: Within the complex, there is a restaurant and oudoor large pool. Limited parking is available. There is 24 hour security.
. The snow season starts in December and there is a stable snow covering until late spring. The snow cover reaches a thickness of 1.5 m. The duration of the skiing season is 120 days and the average temperature of the air is minus 6 ° C. There are good conditions for slalom and cross-country skiing, as well as for tours on foot throughout the mountain. The capital city of Sofia is 10 minute taxi ride, here you can find lots of cultural and architectural buildings of interest along with great shopping from locals in the market to international high street brands. There is a great nightlife along with plenty of bars and restaurants to enjoy.
Further details
10% discount for 2 or more weeks.
Rental rates
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10% discount on bookings for 2 or more weeks. 25% payment required to confirm booking. Full payment required 8 weeks prior to letting date.
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