The name Sofia comes from the Saint Sofia Church, [36] as opposed to the prevailing Slavic origin of Bulgarian cities and towns. The origin is in the Greek word sophía (σοφία, "wisdom").

Tick off the biggest bucket list trips with this definitive guide to 100 of the world's greatest travel adventures. Discover Sofia, Bulgaria, a delightfully affordable city with a rich history and …

Surrounded by sprawling parkland, Sofia, the capital and largest city of the Republic of Bulgaria, lies at the foot of popular ski mountain, Vitosha. With a history that stretches over seven millennia, ruin-rich …

Sofia, capital of Bulgaria. It is situated near the geographical centre of the Balkans region, in the Sofia Basin, a troughlike valley in the western part of the country.

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Oct 30, 2025 · Sofia is the capital city of Bulgaria, located at the foot of Mount Vitosha in the western part of the country. With a population of around 1.3 million, Sofia is a mix of ancient history and …

Sofia (София) is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria, with about 2 million citizens (including suburbs).