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Discover Underground Ancient Sofia: The Hidden Serdica City
Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe
$88.34
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Sofia is a city with an ancient history: one of the three most ancient cities in Europe. The city was part of the Roman Empire, part of the Bulgarian Empire, part of East Roman Empire. After 14 c. the city was part of the Ottoman Empire . Sofia became the new capital of Bulgaria in 1879. (After the Liberation of Bulgaria from the Ottoman Empire). In that city Bulgarians, Turks, Jews and other lived together for hundreds of years. The center of Sofia, where the two main streets of ancient Serdika "Cardo Maximus" and "Decumanus Maximus" are crossing, is part of the Historical and Archeological Reserve "Serdika - Sredets".
The town of Serdika or Serdnopolis was founded 2,000 years BC by the Thracian tribe Serdi, who settled in the region around the hot mineral springs. In the 1st century AD the town was conquered by the Romans, who appreciated the important and strategic location and the mineral springs.
The town of Serdika or Serdnopolis was founded 2,000 years BC by the Thracian tribe Serdi, who settled in the region around the hot mineral springs. In the 1st century AD the town was conquered by the Romans, who appreciated the important and strategic location and the mineral springs.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Walking Tour With Entry Tickets For The Ancient Serdica Complex
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- English guide
- Ticket for the Metro
- Tickets for Ancient Complex Serdica
- Gratuities
Meeting point
A guide with blue hat and a blue jacket or t-shirt will be waiting for you
Return details
The tour will ends close to bus stations and a subway .
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Saint Sofia ChurchThis is one of the oldest church in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, dating to the fourth century. In the predecessor building took place the Council of Serdica held most probably in 343 and attended by 316 bishops.
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The Rotunda Church of St GeorgeThis is a Late Antique red brick rotunda in Sofia, Bulgaria. Built in the early 4th century as Roman baths, it became a church inside the walls of Serdica, capital of ancient Dacia Mediterranea during the Roman Empire and Byzantine Empire
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Travelers will see the Roman Empire's heritage- 2-6 c.
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The West Gate of SofiaThe Western Gate of Serdica is protected by towers – in the preserved section of the fortress wall a pentagonal tower is next to the gate and another triangular tower – in close proximity. The Western gate of Serdica is located between "St. Joseph" Catholic Cathedral, Todor Alexandrov boulevard and the Monument Symbol of the City of Sofia.
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Central HallTravelers will see the Northern Gate of the City Serdica
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Ancient Serdica Archaeological ComplexTravelers will visit the museum which has part of the Roman City Serdica. Inside could be seen ancient streets and part of buildings
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Bulgarian National Library (St. Cyrill and St. Methodius National Library)The Library's collection contains nearly 8.5 million documents. Every year, it receives about 70 000 publications. The National Library “St. St. Cyril and Methodius” is the largest book treasury in Bulgaria. We will visit the Library inside.
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Central Mineral Baths -- Banski Sq 1Travelers will see the Roman Heritage which is inside the Baths Building 2-6 c.
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Discover Underground Ancient Sofia: The Hidden Serdica City
Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe
$88.34
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!