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The capital of Bulgaria - Sofia offers unique opportunities for combining professional
engagements with pleasant rest and interesting places to visit. The city is located at the foot of Mount Vitosha (2286m). This magnificent mountain
resort is well equipped with up-to-date skiing facilities and easily accessible by road or
by cabin and chair lifts from the very outskirts of the city. Only an hour drive away is the beautiful mountain resort of Borovets, Mount Rila
(2925m) – also a popular place for skiing and tourism. In close proximity to the capital are Pancherevo and Iskar lakes, offering excellent
opportunities for fishing, windsurfing and yachting. Built in Neo-Byzantine style, the Alexander Nevski Cathedral is the largest church
monument on the Balkan Peninsula fascinating visitors with its breathtaking paintings
of biblical scenes and saints. The crypt of the Cathedral exhibits over 300 icons tracing
the development of the Bulgarian icon panting. The Boyana church is one of the most valuable memorials of Bulgarian and European
culture boasting frescoes, acclaimed by specialists as “the best examples of eastern
mediaeval art during its twelve century history”. The National Museum of History in Sofia is one of the most prominent history
museums on the Balkans with 650 000 objects and the richest archeological archive on
display. The acclaimed Sofia Opera House and Philharmonic Orchestra share the stage with
performing artists from around the world and attract a continual stream of visitors. Bulgaria’s biggest international and domestic airport is just a 15 minute drive from the
city centre, with 500 flights and 24 passenger airlines flying into Sofia each week. An extensive array of modern meeting facilities. High international standards of accommodation at competitive prices. Over 150 restaurants and clubs in the city offering a wide choice of tasty meals and
nightlife attractions. A wide range of entertainment choices ranging from concerts and dance shows to
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