Lions are a very common symbol in Bulgaria. They are on the Bulgarian coat of arms and are used as decorative elements on buildings. Sofia is full of lion details and this door handle is just one example.
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Autumn Vibes
The first signs of autumn can be seen in Sofia – from the trees starting to turn yellow here and there, to the flowers and fruit in the markets. I love the stalls with home grown fruit and vegetables on Graf Ignatiev street where you […]
Beautiful Sofia Doors
How often do you see beautiful pictures of colourful doors in Paris or Ireland? I myself have a Pinterest board of beautifully ornamented doors from around the world. So I though to myself – why is nobody paying attention to the beautiful doors we have in […]
Street Numbers
Beauty is sometimes hidden in the details. And Sofia‘s varied city landscape is full of details to discover, such as these street numbers. There is no unified system for street signs in place – some are very old, some are new and with a personal […]
Pretty Windows
It is the beginning of October and the leaves are still green. On some days, the sun still shines bright and it feels like winter is still far away. I love the sunshine, it makes me happy, it warms my heart and makes me notice pretty […]
Yellow Brick Road Crossing
A zebra crossing on the yellow brick roads in Sofia‘s historic center.
Detail
These are works of art, but before that they were boring metal boxes, holding electric cables. Thanks to an initiative of Modern Art Gallery Sofia, the municipality and the electricity company, they are now painted by young artists. You can see such examples of street […]
One Day In Sofia 