The symbol of the economic power Architectural and artistic monument of culture of national importance. It was always be a bank. The building is beautiful and interesting not only from the outside and from the inside. Тhe threaded desk in the director's office is still there . It is a real work
Sofia architectural landmarks
The main office of the Bulgarian Railways (BDZ)
Sofia 1000, Center str. “Ivan Vazov “ 3 GPS: 42.693090, 23.328012 Architect: Yanaki Stavrev Architecture style: Baroque and Neoclassicism Built in: 1900 Magnificent and historical building, located on the corner of the Sofia streets "Ivan Vazov" and "Rakovski". The building, which has overcome the damage of war and time. Bigger part of the building is
Photos from the National Library, Sofia
GPS: 42.694845, 23.335991 24th of May is the day of the Cyrillic Alphabet. Bulgarians really like this day. Especially for 24th of May, I made some photos for you from the the National Library "St. St. Cyril and Methodius " in Sofia. When I entered inside the Library i was ipmressed by the silence, the space, the
The building of DSK Bank
The building of DSK Bank Sofia 1040, Center str. “Moskovska “ 19 GPS: 42.696801, 23.328964 Architect: creative team led by the Viennese alumnus dipl. arch. Georgi Fingov with the participation of Dimo Nichev and Nikola Yurukov. About architect Georgi Fingov Arch. Georgi Fingov (1844 – 1944). In 1898 he finished architecture in Vienna. He is
The residence of the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey
The house of Haralampi Surchadjiev Sofia Center, blv. “Tzar Osvoboditel” 19 GPS: 42.692285, 23.335782 Architect: Friedrich Grünanger (1856-1929) Arch. Friedrich Grünanger studied in Vien, Austria, author of numerous remarkable residential and public buildings in Bulgaria First owner: lawyer and diplomat Dr. Haralampi Sarmadzhiev. The family lived there for only five years. Built in 1903 Architecture style: elements of Baroque, Mediterranean Renaissance
The House of Iablanski
The House of Iablanski Sofia Center, blv. "Tzar Osvoboditel" 18 GPS: 42.694219, 23.333351 Architect: Friedrich Grünanger (1856-1929) Arch. Friedrich Grünanger studied in Vien, Austria, author of numerous remarkable residential and public buildings in Bulgaria First owner – the financier Dimitar Iablanski Architecture style: baroque with renaissance elements Currently renovated
The house with the strawberries
The enigmatic house with the strawberries Sofia Center, str. “San Stefano” No. 6 GPS: 42.695609,23.339615 Architect: Georgui Kunev Arch. Georgui Kunev studied in Karlsruhe, Germany This aristocratic house seems to be part of our fairy-tales - fantastic as it is. The house looks sad but at the same time enigmatic. Nobody will be surprised if there is
Church Sv. Nedelia – Sofia
Sofia, Center GPS: 42.696770, 23.321237 The story of this church is really long. First building - X century On May 7, 1856, started the construction of the new church. In the autumn of 1863 the construction of the new church was completed. The architect wasIvan Boyanin. The church was destroyed on April 16, 1925, during General
The house with Titans
The house with Titans Sofia Center, str. "Graf Ignatiev" 2 GPS: 42.694647, 23.322121 Architect: Nikola Lazarov (1870 - 1942) Arch. Nikola Lazarov studied in Paris. He is is one of the most prominent Bulgarian architects. Architecture style: baroque - rich decoration of balconies, balustrades, Ionic columns The house with Titans was built in 1914 as house and office
Hotel “Imperial”
Hotel "Imperial" Sofia Center, str. "Saborna" and str. "Lege" GPS: 42.696223, 23.323934 Architect: Kiril Marichkov (1875-1922) - famous with his impressive floral decorations Arch. Kiril Marichkov studied in Karlsruhe, Germany. He is the grandfather of the well-known Bulgarian rock musician and vocalist Kiril Marichkov. Architecture style: secession Built in: 1920; Formerly hotel "Imperial". The owner was the industrialist Todor Balabanov. This is