This little-visited European capital has streets paved in gold and a fascinating Communist past.

Start with the stunning Alexander Nevsky Cathedral—its golden domes are a real showstopper, and even the kids will be impressed! From there, make your way to the Saint Sofia Church, which gave ...

antique cameras and maybe a bit of Eastern European tatting by a Sofia baba (grandmother), this open-air flea market trades daily in front of St Alexander Nevsky cathedral. For a cornucopia of ...