Mt. Vitosha Sofia

Mount Vitosha is the majestic mountain at the base of which lies the present-day city of Sofia. Rising to nearly 7,000 feet, the peak (known as "Black Peak" in Bulgarian) is now the site of a weather station, while the rest of the mountain has been a national park since 1934. The mountain also offers excellent skiing and alpine sports, as it is covered by snow more than 150 days a year. Don't forget to see some of the wonderful sights in Sofia, such as St. Sophia Church, the National Museum of History, and Boris Gardens.