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Sofia is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Bulgaria. It is located in western Bulgaria and is the administrative, cultural, economic, and educational centre of the country.

One of the oldest capital cities in Europe, the history of Sofia dates back to the 8th century BC, when Thracians established a settlement there. Sofia has had several names in the different periods of its existence.

Sofia's development as a significant settlement owes much to its central position in the Balkans. It is situated in western Bulgaria, at the northern foot of the Vitosha Mountain, in the Sofia Valley that is surrounded by mountains on all sidesThree mountain passes lead to the city, which have been key roads since antiquity, connecting the Adriatic Sea and Central Europe with the Black and Aegean Seas.

It is located 150 km (90 miles) northwest of Plovdiv, 390 km west of Burgas, 472 km (294 miles) west of Varna, Bulgaria's major port-cities on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast.

"Sofia car rental" has a moderate continental climate with high temperature amplitudes. The hottest month is August while January is the coldest

Sofia-cars-Hire-BG is one of the oldest capital cities in Europe, blending its past and present in a remarkable architectural style. Historic landmarks include the 10th century Boyana Church, the Alexander Nevski Cathedral (one of the world's largest Orthodox churches), and the early Byzantine Church of St Sophia

"Sofia-Bulgaria-Cars-Rentals" houses numerous museums, notably the National Historical Museum, the Bulgarian Natural History Museum, the Museum of Earth and Men, the Ethnographic Museum, the National Museum of Military History, the National Polytechnical Museum and the National Archaeological Museum. In addition, there are the Sofia City Art Gallery, the Bulgarian National Gallery of Arts, the Bulgarian National Gallery for Foreign Art as well as numerous private art galleries.

The city also offers many places of special interest such as the Sts. Cyril and Methodius National Library , the Sofia State Library, the British Council, the Russian Cultural Institute, the Polish Cultural Institute, the Hungarian Institute, the Czech and the Slovak Cultural Institutes, the Italian Cultural Institute, the French Cultural Institute, Goethe Institut, Instituto Cervantes, and the Open Society Institute. Families with children used to be able to enjoy Sofia Land, the nearly nine-acre amusement park adjacent to the Sofia Zoological Garden.

With its well-developed infrastructure and strategic location, Sofia is an important centre for international railway and automobile routes. All major types of transport are represented in the city, which is home to 8 railway stations, the Centre for Flight Control and the Sofia Airport. Sofia Airport is the main airport in Sofia, Bulgaria."ShamsCo.Rent A Car"

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Rent A Car SOFIA is the first largest city in Bulgaria. It is situated in West Bulgaria in the foot of the Vitosha mountains. Sofia and its vicinities can offer a number of important cultural and historical monuments. In the very city there are exceptionally many museums, in which is collected unusually rich information - from historical, through botanical to nature-scientific. The city is a cultural center of Bulgaria, so that this is another reason the cultural buildings and sights to be most in number here. The Bulgarian capital Sofia is situated at 55 km from the Serbian boundary - Kalotino, at 113 km from the Macedonian boundary - Gyieshevo, at 183 km from the Greek one - Kulata, at 315 km from the Turkish boundary Kapitan Andreevo, at 324 km from the port of the city Ruse, at 392 km from the sea city Burgas and at 470 km from Varna. Bansko is situated at 161 km from Sofia; with a car the distance is passed for 3 - 3.30 h, and Borovets is at 70 km to the Sofia air port. For its customers Rent a Car SHAMS CAR delivers cars for hire at Sofia airport 24 hours per day.

Being one of the oldest cities not only in Bulgaria, but also in the whole Balkan Peninsula, Sofia and its vicinities can offer a number of cultural and historical monuments. In the very city there are exceptionally many museums, galleries and theatres.

For example, in Sofia is the remarkable Ivan Vazov National Theatre, the National Historical Museum, the Aleksandar Nevski temple-monument, the St. Sofia temple, which dates from 4-6 century A.D., the monument of the Unknown Soldier with the eternal burning fire, the Zoo and the National Nature-Scientific Museum.

In the vicinities of the city there is a great number of monasteries and churches: Dragalevki monastery, the Boyan church, the St. Petka Bistrishki monastery, the St. George Pobedonosets Kremikovski monastery, St. Spas Lozenski monastery and many others.

The mountain Vitosha raises its dome to the South of Sofia at the height of 2290m. Cherni vrah is in the list of the highest peaks in the country. Alleys, paths and rope lines - seat and cabin, provide the access to the high parts of the mountain.

Two highways cut the mountain and lead to the two main ski centers, which are situated respectively in its North - West and in North - East slopes - the Golden Bridges and Aleko. Aleko is the oldest, the most visited and the biggest ski center. It is situated at 1800 m height above the sea level and the highest point for ski descending is Cherni vrah. In the ski center Aleko there are a lot of specialized sport equipments and tracks. The tracks are with different degree of difficulty, which makes Aleko suitable for advanced in the ski sport, as well as for beginners.

The second ski center - Golden bridges is situated in the North -West slopes of the mountain.

Sofia air port is the largest one in Bulgaria, situated at about 10 km to the East of the center of Sofia.

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SOFIA is the first largest city in Bulgaria. For its customers Rent a Car shams CAR delivers cars for hire at Sofia airport 24 hours per day. Sofia is situated in West Bulgaria in the foot of the Vitosha mountains. The Bulgarian capital Sofia is situated at 55 km from the Serbian boundary - Kalotino, at 113 km from the Macedonian boundary - Gyieshevo, at 183 km from the Greek one - Kulata, at 315 km from the Turkish boundary Kapitan Andreevo, at 324 km from the port of the city Ruse, at 392 km from the sea city Burgas and at 470 km from Varna. Bansko is situated at 161 km from Sofia; with a car the distance is passed for 3 - 3.30 h, and Borovets is at 70 km to the Sofia airport.