Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria, located in the western part of the country. Founded thousands of years ago, it is one of the oldest cities in Europe with a rich history reflected in its diverse architecture, including Roman, Ottoman, and Soviet influences. The city is known for its vibrant arts scene, hosting various cultural events, museums, and galleries. It serves as Bulgaria's... read more
As a 16-year-old Sofian, I can tell you that I loathe this hole with all my heart. You can get robbed at every corner. You can step over fresh dog excrement on every street, even in the city center. Everywhere there are these unbeatably ugly Stalinist high-rise apartment blocks from the communist era that look as if they were part of a horror film set.Worst sidewalks in the entire universe, dirtiest air in Europe, dumbest mayor ever, and of course, as everybody here has said, gypsies. Tsigani in Bulgarian, these people live on the edge of the acceptable, frenetically building illegal houses around Sofia's outskirts. The corrupted pseudo-police never do anything against them. That's why they terrorize the people, they steal, and also ride for free in the messy public transport. All of these unfixable issues contribute to the ridiculously harsh, prison-like atmosphere for those like me who just wait for the day when we'll get out of this hell on Earth.