Why does Sofia, Bulgaria look so run-down and poor?

Sofia is not a very homogeneous city. It is not a particularly large one, as far as capital cities go, but some parts of it are quite poorly maintained. read more

Bulgaria is the poorest country in the EU so if you are comparing Sofia to other capitals such as Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, etc. it might look pretty bad. Having said that, you can still have a good quality of life in Bulgaria and a lot of people do, it’s just not the best in Europe. read more

Bulgaria - the melting pot of poverty and corruption Bulgaria - the melting pot of poverty and corruption IT is a scene of utter desperation, reminiscent of the poorest shanty towns in Brazil, South Africa and India. read more