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Unusual Attractions in Sofia

Sofia, Bulgaria

Monument to the Soviet Army

A Bulgarian monument to Russia's role in World War II is constantly being painted in pop culture protest.

Sofia, Bulgaria

Museum of Socialist Art

A collection of art from Bulgaria's time as a communist state.

Sofia, Bulgaria

The Snail House

A flamboyant five-story building in Bulgaria resembles a crawling snail.

Sofia, Bulgaria

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

A striking symbol of the Bulgarian capital.

Sofia, Bulgaria

Raketa Rakia

Eastern Bloc nostalgia, anybody?

Sofia, Bulgaria

The Bells Monument

"Unity, Creativity, Beauty."

Sofia, Bulgaria

National Palace of Culture

A vast Communist-era exhibition space in the Bulgarian capital.

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Statue of Sveta Sofia

"Holy Wisdom" overlooks the city that became its namesake.

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