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The booming Bulgarian capital is one of Europe’s very oldest cities, with an incredible 7 millennia of history. As a result, this cradle of civilisation has much to offer, from prehistoric settlements to beautiful royal palaces, including fine examples from the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman eras. Travel there today and you’ll find a very European city embracing its role as the de facto hub of the south-eastern extension of the EU.