People are constantly coming and going in Bulgaria’s largest city. Despite the fact that Sofia has an orange heat code, residents left their homes to resolve the issue for the beginning of the week.

Churches, cathedrals, and especially parks, which you find yourself unwillingly, are the perfect refuge to breathe air in stifling weather. It is terrible to endure such temperatures, which even at lunch time exceed 34-35 degrees. The fountains that lead you to the National Palace of Culture are perfect for relaxing.

In Sofia, you get the feeling that you are in one of our cities. The neighborhoods are the same as in Bucharest, Constanta or Timisoara, with lots of cobblestones. Of course, there are also gigantic buildings, some with exposed plaster, crumbling and about to collapse. Sofia can be an alternative for a short weekend break. It’s definitely not a “must have” on the holiday list. How do Bulgarians live almost 300 kilometers from Bucharest? An analysis of what I encountered after spending a few hours in Sofia shows concrete things. Purchasing power is the first criterion to be checked.

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