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Bulgaria: "Stylish Sofia" - by Carol Pucci
In the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, the "S" stands for style. The latest trend is the open-air lounge furnished with couches upholstered in suede and living room-style coffee tables.
Sofia's a bargain as big cities go. It would be stretching it to call it the next Prague, but there's plenty of churches, museums, markets, parks and gardens to easily fill two days, and lots of stylish restaurants and cafes.
Sofia's history comes together in its mix of Christian Orthodox, Islamic and Jewish churches. There is a Banya Bashi mosque, built by the Ottoman Turks in the 16th century. Facing the mosque is Sofia's Jewish quarter where an Israeli investor has restored a historic indoor market, called the Hali, filled with shops selling wine, olives, bread and cheeses. Behind the market is a Jewish synagogue.
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