Due to Emperor Galerius’ Edict of Toleration in 311 AD, the city is dotted with churches, synagogues, and mosques.
Central Sofia Market Hall. Was the old meat market, then local vendors, and now a grocery store. Roman city ruins under the city, found when digging out the metro lines. Church of St. Petka. She was taken before a magistrate in the early 300s, who was taken by her beauty, asked her to denounce Christ, and marry him. She refused. She was tortured, burned alive, and beheaded.Produce and clothing stalls at the Women’s Market. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Pics inside are prohibited but available online. A cavernous space that can hold 10,000 people.Banya Bashi MosqueSofia SynagogueChurch of St. George. A 4th century church that sits in the courtyard of a hotel, shops, and offices. A museum now occupies the defunct Turkish bath that once operated here.A statue of Lenin once stood here. A statue of Saint Sofia has replaced him.
Nosh:
Kebab is popular, especially given Ottoman rule here for hindered of years. Local sausage from Wurstrasse in Central Sofia Market HallA cheese and sausage roll from the Kaitlin’s grocery store that now dominates Central Sofia Market HallCrispy pork on polenta at Once Bitten Twice ShyCucumber and avocado yogurt soup (cold)Several restaurants in the city have ‘fries’ on the menu but serve potato wedges
