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Borisova Garden Walk
Guide Location: Bulgaria » Sofia
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 6
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 2.8 km
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Vassia Atanassova - Spiritia
Author: stacey
Borisova Gardina is the oldest and most famous park in Sofia. Established in 1884, the park was named after Bulgarian Tsar Boris III. Take our tour to explore the sights within the garden and find out more about this top Bulgarian landmark.
Tour Stops and Attractions
Vasil Levski National Stadium
1) Vasil Levski National Stadium
The Vasil Levski National Stadium is the largest in the city, with a capacity of almost 45,000. First built in 1953, the stadium has been revamped several times. It also features indoor halls for basketball, aerobics, judo and other sports.
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Georgi Kalaydzhiev
Lake Ariana
2) Lake Ariana
This is an artificial lake inside the Borisova Garden that's 175 meters long and 75 meters wide. Around since the 19th century, it's one of the best leisure spots in the city, even in winter, when it turns into a skating-rink. The lake got its name from an old brewery located nearby.
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Aryadne
Eagles' Bridge (Orlov Most)
3) Eagles' Bridge (Orlov Most)
Orlov Most, situated at the eastern entrance to the city, is one of Sofia's busiest junctions. Built in 1891 by the Prošek brothers, the bridge sports four eagle statues - two at each end on Tsarigrad Road. The famous bridge is also close to a number of other top attractions such as Boris Gardens, Vasil Levsky National Stadium and the Monument to the Soviet Army.
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Vassia Atanassova - Spiritia
Mound of Brotherhood
4) Mound of Brotherhood
The Mound of Brotherhood, or Bratska Mogila, is a monument within the Borisova Garden that commemorates all those who fought against fascism. Standing 42 meters tall, this obelisk has a statue depicting armed combatants at its base.
Image Courtesy of Flickr and Sheepdog Rex
Borisova Gradina TV Tower
5) Borisova Gradina TV Tower
The Borisova Gradina TV Tower reaches 106 meters in height. It's famous as the location where Bulgarian national television was first broadcast from. Designed by architect Lyuben Podponev, the old tower has since been proclaimed a national historic landmark.
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Nenko Lazarov
Sofia Seminary
6) Sofia Seminary
The Sofia Seminary is a major institution of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church in the city, as well as a building of great architectural value. Established in 1904, this center for training ministers was designed by Austro-Hungarian architect Friedrich Grünanger, and has elements of byzantine and eclectic styles.
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Todor Bozhinov / Martyr
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