SOFIA BETWEEN THE ANTIQUE AND THE MODERN

ISBN 954-500-100-3
Printed in: the Czech Republic, 2004 by Borina Publishing House
Author: Hristo Boukovski
Pages: 223 pp. hard cover, 60 cm x 83 cm (23.6'' x 32.6'')
Language: Text in English
Photos: 187 color illustrations

This small and easy-to-carry book presents you with Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, the first place foreign visitors visit the moment they arrive in Bulgaria. Most of them remain surprised in a pleasant way by the presence of examples from Roman, Byzantine, Christian art and architecture as well as Soviet neo-baroque style.
This city has been built up for nine thousand years performing in ancient times the role of a crossroad between the East and West. Called Ulpia Serdica by the Romans it was the main reason why later on Emperor Constantine the Great chase them away.
In brief, the book focuses on why Sofia is a unique place not only for tourists but also in terms of world history and culture. This is backed up by perfect illustrating material which makes it evident why Sofia was called " a brilliant and noble city".
This book is also an excellent present for your friends and family who have not been able to visit Bulgaria and its capital Who knows, they might get curious and decide to join you on your next trip to this beautiful country with its nice people.

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