Sofia

Sofia, the capital, is the largest city with a population of 1.3 million and a dominant position in the country's economic, political, and cultural life.

The St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia is the oldest university in Bulgaria, having been granted its charter in 1909, and is the largest and most advanced educational and research center in the country. Students can select among fifty programs in the Humanities and Sciences, Social Sciences, and Business Administration. More than 20,000 students were enrolled in the sixteen faculties of the university during the 1992/1993 academic year.

The main building of the University, which is architecturally one of the most remarkable buildings in Sofia, was designed by the French architect Breanson.

The University Library plays an important part in the history of the St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia. The Library stock of books exceeds 1.5 mln volumes.

Among the other higher educational institutions of Sofia are: The University of National and World Economics, The Higher Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering, The Medical Academy, The Academy of Fine Arts, The Higher School of Drama and many more.

Another interesting site in Sofia is the Boyana church