I have been busy during the past week, editing my photos from the previous
week’s trip to Sofia, my first ever visit to any of the Balkan countries.
Bulgaria is the poorest member of the EU, and in some ways Sofia reminds me of
Poland 15 years ago, with its mix of ugly drabness and colourful modernity. But
the city also has an interesting history, dating back to Roman times, 500 years
of being part of the Ottoman empire, and the result is a curious mix of Slavic,
Southern European and Oriental culture. I was there for work, but there was
enough free time to explore the city, also helped by the fact that most of the
main sights were within walking distance or at most one or two metro stops away
from my hotel.
The resulting gallery focuses on the city, with my usual emphasis on art as
well, both formal (in the Sofia City Art Gallery) and in the streets and parks.
One thing that struck me about Sofia is the large number of sculptures and
statues in public spaces. But there are also some incredible churches and a
large Sephardic synagogue. Altogether, the gallery contains 110 images:
http://www.frozenlight.eu/sofia_feb2018/index.html
As always, comments and critique are welcome and appreciated.
Nathan
Nathan Wajsman
Alicante, Spain
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YNWA
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