Join historian Eric Halsey and I as we uncover the eclectic vibe of central Sofia. We start at the NDK (The National Palace of Culture) and finishing at Sveta Nedelia by Sofia Hotel Balkan (former Sheraton). This is an unedited thirty five minute walk which brought to life by listening as you walk the route. Eric is a leading authority on Bulgarian history who lives and works in Sofia. His popular podcast series, The Bulgarian History Podcast, is essential listening. Join us on the route from the NDK and our forty minute stroll through the fascinating streets of Sofia. Whilst feeling the real street energy of Sofia you'll learn why Bulgaria joined the Nazis in World War II whilst walking from the NDK, down Patriarch Evtimi then onto Graf Ignatiev Eric unfolds the story of the city. The evocative backdrop of the actual sounds and events we stumble upon -- almost literally -- as we explore this city whose history is still being uncovered. We mix into the history of Sofia some of our favourite bars, restaurants and shops. Walk the tour in real time with your headphones and bring Sofia to life. Part two in episode #33 starts at Sveta Nedelia (opposite Balkan Hotel) and we walk to Cristale Park. Sponsors http://www.cleves.bg - luxury property to rent in Sofia Bansko Blog and Bansko App http://www.banskoblog.com - About Bansko https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bansko/id491461324?ls=1&mt=8 - Bansko App http://www.appfactory.bg Links https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bulgarian-history-podcast/id733259236?mt=2 -- The Bulgarian History Podcast (Eric Halsey) Http://www.sofiafreetour.com http://www.bulgarianow.bg http://www.banskoblog.com/mobile-apps https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bansko/id491461324?ls=1&mt=8 http://www.overcast.fm http://www.apogeedigital.com http://www.bossjockstudio.com http://www.audacity.sourceforge.net http://www.soundcloud.com Chris's Dynamic Compressor Plugin for Audacity If you enjoyed this show then I really appreciate you taking a few moments for commenting and rating in iTunes. This will help other people find the show and open up Bulgaria to more people. iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/bulgaria-now/id889642431?mt=2 .