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Then and Now: Ivan Vazov National Theatre

By admin on 3 November 2011 in Buildings, News, Then and Now

The Ivan Vazov National Theatre is one of the truly distinguished Sofia buildings of the early 20th century.

Pautalia Roman Baths

By admin on 15 August 2011 in Buildings, History, Sights

The Pautalia Roman Baths are one of the most significant Roman monuments remaining in Bulgaria. The baths were part of a healing center called an asklepeion.

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Pirkova Tower

By admin on 15 August 2011 in Buildings, Sights

Pirkova Tower, in the city of Kyustendil, is a medieval defensive tower dating from the late 14th or early 15th century.

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The Writers’ Cafe

By admin on 20 January 2011 in Buildings, News, Then and Now

One of the most popular establishments in Sofia during the 1930s was the Writers’ Café, at the corner of Rakovski and Osvoboditel Boulevards, next to the Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church.

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Mausoleum of Georgi Dimitrov

By admin on 19 October 2010 in Buildings, News, Then and Now

The Georgi Dimitrov mausoleum stood as a prominent memorial in Battenberg Square across from the royal palace from 1949 until 1999.

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Then and Now: Sofia Airport

By admin on 11 April 2010 in Buildings, Land, Then and Now

The first passenger terminal at Sofia Airport opened in 1939 with an expected future capacity of 600,000 annual travelers.

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Shopping Mall Mania

By admin on 9 March 2010 in Buildings, In the Know, News

With about 35 operating and over 50 more in various stages of development, the shopping mall is now a fixture in Bulgarian life.

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Then and Now: Varna City Theatre

By admin on 8 February 2010 in Buildings, News, Then and Now

Two views of the Varna City Theatre building, one in the 1930′s and the other in 2010.

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Then and Now: The Rectorate of Sofia University

By Magda on 30 January 2010 in Buildings, News, Then and Now

Sofia University Sveti Kliment Ohridski is the first Bulgarian school of higher education. Evlogi and Hristo Georgiev, its original and largest donors, sit out front.

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