I visited many years ago. It was a year after an earthquake, and residents were still nervous. But by now times have changed.
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Sofia
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Daily costs:
~72 Bulgarian levas (41 USD)
Currency:
Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
1 USD = 1.75 BGN
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