Sofia Brutalism and Industrial Tour
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About
This is the first tour in and around Sofia which will give you a unique historical, architectural and sigh-seeing scope towards the socialist and brutalist architecture and the industrial heritage. Amazing views, photography places and alternative sites in the heart of the Sofia valley.
Highlights
3 hours and 40 minutes
Offered in Russian (Русский) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 40 minutes
Offered in Russian (Русский) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky
Just in front of the cathedral you will see the CoolTour van with the logo of the tour.
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Itinerary
1
Gurgulyat
Gurgulyat pantheon is a modernist monumental complex in the style of the brutalist aesthetics.
30 minutes
2
The Bells (Kambanite)
It's the unique park with the biggest collection of bells from all the countries in the world in 1979. The bells were sent to Sofia marking the official event of the UN year of the children with the support of UNICEF and UNESCO
30 minutes
3
Kremikovtsi Monastery of Saint George
From the hill of the medieval monastery we will observe and explore the abandoned biggest industrial steal site of Kremikovtsi.
20 minutes
4
The Pillars of the National Palace of Culture
The biggest brutalist congress center in the Balkans and the best example of the French modernist influence in the socialist architecture. We will reveal its secrets, spaces and semiotics.
30 minutes
5
ploshtad "Stochna gara"
Zona Cultura: former industrial, today a culture hub zone in the city of Sofia
20 minutes
6
Sofia
1. The thermal power plant which has been converted into a huge artistic canvas.
2. Tram depot which will bring you back in the years of WWII and beyond.
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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