SOFIA: FOOTBALL AND HAZARDOUS SIDEWALK (continued, p.2) The next morning we went to see sights of Sofia, and were surprised that our hotel is located just a short walk from Vitosha Boulevard, the main street. But it was very dangerous, "several steps"! Condition of sidewalks makes walking almost all very tricky. Apparently, someone from the municipal authorities several years ago decided to pave the streets hexagonal tiles. Of course, it looks beautiful, if properly put and make sure that it is not cracked and does not hurt. Unfortunately, none of this should not, therefore, to stumble and fall on the streets of Sofia is very simple. Such a situation would cause the representatives of the insurance management of the majority of local authorities go on the run, if all this was happening in the UK ... Masterpiece trotuarostroeniya But back to the boulevard Vitosha, wide street on which the trams go, but the vehicular traffic is blocked. On the boulevard are the most expensive shops of the Bulgarian capital. On one side of the boulevard you can see the National Palace of Culture, standing against the backdrop of Mount Vitosha. On the other side of the boulevard is the Palace of Justice, the figures of bronze lions that have joined the Church of the Holy Week. During our visit at the church was crowded, there was a service, and many believers have sought to get inside to light a candle and kiss the icon. One can not understand Where are all the posters with warnings about swine flu? Vitosha Boulevard runs into a large area on which there is a monument. On one side of the square you can see the Sheraton Hotel, on the other - the former department store Department Store, which is now turned into a trendy shopping mall. Palace of Justice We accidentally went to the church of St. George, which was built on the site of the Roman rotunda. Now she is behind the Sheraton Hotel. Yet we were able to see what can be called a Bulgarian version of the change of time, which occurs at the parliament building. Long rows of soldiers, clad in dress uniform, were a guard of honor, who welcomed some foreign officials, it seems he was from Ivory Coast, judging by the flag on the car escort. This could explain the large number of security guards, who, despite the cloudy weather, wearing sunglasses, was accompanied by a guest of honor. Although unlikely, it was someone from the Ivory Coast. Mr Drogba (famous football player from Ivory Coast, prim.perev.) We would have learned. We honor guard walked on, walked past the former headquarters of the Communist Party and went to the magnificent Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Compared with other churches outside the cathedral with its golden dome looks superb. He looks like a temple of St. Sava in Belgrade. I think this is the main attraction of downtown Sofia. Even in poor light, he turned well in the pictures. Russian Orthodox Church (apparently meaning the Church of St. Nicholas, prim.perev.) Is also decorated with wonderful golden domes, but its small size does not allow any parallels with the huge cathedral. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, most other buildings in the central part of Sofia, frankly, dull and colorless, although some interesting things can be found under the ground. For example, the stores are located in the basement - is further proof of how brilliant you can use the shopping area. Half-meter box there may be the entrance to the cave of treasures from a huge assortment of goods. Owners just have to remember to open it to sell something! Russian Church of St. Nicholas that night football was not, and we went to a concert at the Sofia Philharmonic. Outside the Philharmonic Hall looks quite modest, but inside is a hall with 1100 seats. The concert program has brought us a big disappointment. Maybe we just expected something more lyrical, but the music was tight and modern. Several elderly ladies in posh frocks - regulars - apparently thought the same thing, and even left the room. Huge interest was generated by posters that were pasted on the street. Perhaps, all want to remember the name of Mr. Conductor, in future, do not accidentally get on his show. Start material: Completion of material:
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