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 Sofia disitrict is situated in the central part of Western Bulgaria. It is bounded by the regions of Sofia City, Montana, Vratza, Lovech, Plovdiv, Pazardzhik, Blagoevgrad, Kyustendil, Pernik and west – by Serbia. The Belgrade–Sofia–Istanbul international railroad as well as the Sofia–Varna and Sofia–Burgas national railroads and Thrace (Trakia) and Hemus highways cross the territory of the region. The defile of the Iskar River and the mountain passes of Petrohan and Vitinya link Northern and Southern Bulgaria.
The region has a varied relief. It encompasses some parts of the western Balkans, the proper and Ihtiman Sredna Gora Mountains, the Rila Mountains (with the highest peak – Mount Musala, 2925 m), the Verila and Plana Mountains, as well as parts of the kettles of Sofia, Samokov, Ihtiman, Zlatiza and Pirdop, Botevgrad. Many rivers cross the region, the largest of which are the Iskar, Maritza, Topolnitza and Nishava Rivers. There are mineral springs near the towns of Kostenetz, Dolna Banya and in the vicinity of the villages of Belchin and Pchelin.
The favorable natural conditions allow the development of the holiday resort, sports and tourist sectors. Borovetz Resort is an international skiing center; Iskretz, Kostenetz and Dolna Banya are climatic resorts; the villages in the Iskar defile are villa areas. A recreation and sports complex with golf grounds, stables and sports facilities are built near Ihtiman, about 50 km away from Sofia.
There are more than 300 protected sites and natural landmarks in Sofia Region – such as the reserves of Marichini Lakes, Skakavetz, Barikadite, the caves and the cliffs near Lakatnik, the waterfalls Skaklia, Skakavitza, Sini Vir, Kostenetz, etc. The woods in the vicinity of Chepan and at the foot of Mount Kom are suitable for tourism and hunting and the courses of the Nishava River and the mountain rivulets and water basins are appropriate for sports fishing.
History:
Vantages of human life dated to the late Paleolithic Age have been found in Sofia Region (in the caves near Lakatnik). There are remains of Roman roadside stations left in the area of Dragoman, Ihtiman, Vakarel, etc. and some remnants of medieval settlements – near Ihtiman and Kostinbrod. Koprivshtitza, Samokov.
The Etropole Monastery was a major literary center during the National Revival period. At the end of the 18th century the Samokov Art School thrived.
The National Uprising of April 1876 started in Koprivshitza. At the Arabakonak Pass a monument has been erected to commemorate the Russian soldiers who perished in the violent battles there in 1877 during the Russian-Turkish War aimed to liberate Bulgaria from the Ottoman rule.
Sights & Landmarks District Sofia >> The oldest soldier memorial in Bulgaria, Chekotinski monastery St. Archangel Michail, Fortress Petlyuka, Borovets Ski resort, Rila mountain, Vrachesh Monastery "St. 40 Martyrs", Borovets fortress, Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki Wonder Worker Church, Chapel "St.Ivan Rilski", Boyov dol locality, "The Seven Thrones" monastery, History Museum...
Quick facts about District Sofia
Other transcriptions: Sophia, Sofya
In Bulgarian Alphabets: София
Location: South-Western Bulgaria
Area size of district: 7059km2
Population of district: 247489 people
Total Towns and Cities in Sofia province: 17
Total Villages in Sofia province: 265
Regional Center: Village of Anton
Municipalities in Sofia District: 22 - Municipality Anton, Municipality Bojurishte, Municipality Botevgrad, Municipality Godech, Municipality Gorna Malina, Municipality Dolna banya, Municipality Dragoman, Municipality Elin Pelin, Municipality Etropole, Municipality Zlatitsa, Municipality Ihtiman, Municipality Koprivshtitsa, Municipality Kostenets, Municipality Kostinbrod, Municipality Mirkovo, Municipality Pirdop, Municipality Pravets, Municipality Samokov, Municipality Svoge, Municipality Slivnitsa, Municipality Chavdar, Municipality Chelopech
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http://www.sofoblast.government.bg/ - (EN, BG)http://bojurishte.hit.bg/ - (BG)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bozhurishte - (EN)http://bojur.net - (BG)http://www.botevgrad.org/ - (EN, BG)http://www.visittobulgaria.com/visit/Dir.asp?d=0-8-Botevgrad - Information about Botevgrad (BG)http://bulgaria.domino.bg/botevgrad/ - (BG)http://botevgrad.maksoft.net/ - (BG)http://bulgaria.domino.bg/godech/ - (EN, BG)http://www.visitinggodech.com/ - (EN, BG)http://bulgaria.domino.bg/gornamalina/ - (EN, BG)http://www.sofoblast.government.bg/municipalities.php?id=gorna_malina - (BG)http://www.gornamalina.net/ - (BG)http://aprilowo.hit.bg - (BG)http://www.elinpelin.org/ - (BG)
News and articles related to District Sofia >>2012-09-25 17:59 Village of Belchin >> No candidates for buying the plant for frozen potatoes in Belchin village2012-07-03 16:32 Village of Popovyane >> Government gave 160 acres protected area for construction of sand quarry in village of Popovyane2012-03-15 11:24 Town of Kostenets >> Deal for 30.4% of the capital of Kostenets HHI2012-02-28 12:01 Town of Ihtiman >> Renewable energy operators want new regulations about the usage of biomass for heating in public buildings2011-11-23 13:59 Town of Zlatitsa >> Balkan Mineral & Mining fined by the Transport Ministry2011-10-12 11:34 Town of Pirdop >> French industrial group invests EUR 10 million in its operations in Pirdop2011-06-22 16:25 Town of Pirdop >> German Aurubis will invest 44.2 million euro into upgrade of its plant near town of Pirdop2011-05-17 10:10 Town of Elin Pelin >> Belgian Univeg cuts the ribbon on a logistics centre near town of Elin Pelin2010-09-28 11:27 Town of Koprivshtitsa >> Dimcho Debelyanov Home-Museum in town of Koprivshtitsa2010-09-16 10:03 Village of Gorna Vasilitsa >> Businessman Shot Dead in village Gorna Vasilitsa near town of Kostenets
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