Balkans 2019 - Friday, May 31 - Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, to Sofia, Bulgaria


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IMG_7717 - This family home of Baron Hristo Gendovich, built in 1914, was the first "sky scraper" in Bulgaria.
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IMG_7719 - Near the theatre is an area of public buildings plus galleries, promenades, fountains, and gardens.
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IMG_7720 - The ballerina statue in front of the National Theatre. Some of the fountains have dancing waters.
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IMG_7721 - The City Garden, where chess players gather in nicer weather
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IMG_7728 - Sveta Nedelya, or Saint Kyriaki, Eastern Orthodox Church
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IMG_7732 - The Republic of Bulgaria Presidency building. The post of president was created when communism fell in 1991.
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IMG_7734 - The National Archeological Museum of Sofia
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IMG_7735 - The rotating fountain in Atanas Burov Square, in front of the Presidency Building
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IMG_7739 - The Council of Ministers Building, flying the white, green, and red flag of Bulgaria
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IMG_7741 - The Church of St George in the remains of ancient Serdica, behind the Presidency building
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IMG_7742 - The Church of St George is the oldest building in Sofia. It was built by Romans in 4th century.

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