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If ancient Serdica reveals Sofia’s foundations and Ottoman relics speak of centuries under empire, then the Ivan Vazov National Theatre tells the story of a nation finding its voice.
Set against the leafy calm of City Garden, its elegant façade – columns, statues and deep red walls – exudes unmistakably European architecture.… Read the rest
Plovdiv is the modern site of the ancient city of Philipopolis. It is charming from the get go and given the range of things to see here, it is no wonder it was named Europe’s Capital of Culture in 2019.… Read the rest
Plovdiv has an Ancient Town within its Old Town and more layers of Old Town within this. Centered along ul. Saborna we walk up the steep cobbled street that crosses over Boulevard Tsar Boris III Obedinitel, one of the modern city’s main thoroughfares.… Read the rest
Rhodes was never even on my radar. When it came up as a stop on our itinerary I really didn’t give it much thought. Usually a planner down to the minuscule details, I viewed this as a bit of a rest day.… Read the rest