Sofia: Life Under Communism - Small Group Guided Tour
ID: GYG1245662-1909158
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Land: Bulgarien
Varaktighet:
01:30 timmar
Beskrivning
Explore Sofia's communist past on a guided tour. Visit a park with preserved monuments, explore the 'Vaska Emanuilova' Gallery, and learn about life under the regime.
Meet your guide and begin your journey through Sofia’s communist past. Walk through a park near the city center, a hidden gem with authentic monuments from the communist era. Learn about the economy, education, and religious restrictions during this period.
Discover how the economy was organized, how people could buy a car, and why it was not allowed to celebrate Christmas. Learn about the common student brigades, when scholars and students had to work free for the state during the summers.
Learn about the control of the media, the propaganda, and the forced manifestations. Learn about the travel restrictions and the so-called ‘citizenship’. And finally, learn about the secret services and the oppressive measure of the regime.
Next, visit the 'Vaska Emanuilova Gallery', home to works by one of the most prominent sculptors of the communist period. She was designing many of the propaganda monuments for the regime, including the famous ‘Soviet Army’ sculpture.
End your tour near a traditional communist-style restaurant, where you can choose to enjoy a meal and reflect on the stories you’ve heard.
Höjdpunkter
- Discover what life was like in Bulgaria during the communist period
- Learn about the economy, education, and media control under the regime
- Visit a park with preserved monuments from the communist era
- Explore the 'Vaska Emanuilova' Gallery and see propaganda sculptures
- End your tour near a restaurant decorated in a traditional communist style
Guider språk
VIKTIG INFORMATION
The tour takes place in a park near the city center, which is a 'hidden gem' with preserved authentic monuments from the communist time.
The walking distance is limited, making it easily accessible to everyone.
The entrance to the gallery of Vaska Emanuilova is free.
The meeting point of the tour is in front of the embassy of Slovakia. Please be there 10 minutes before the starting time. The guide will hold a sign 'communist tour'.
INKLUDERAT
- Guided tour in a park, with preserved authentic monuments from the communist time
- Visit to the gallery of 'Vaska Emanuilova'
- Information about life during the communist period in Bulgaria
- Discussion on economy, education, media control, travel restrictions, and secret services during communism
EJ INKLUDERAT
- Gratuities /tips/ to the guide - optional in the end of the tour
När ska jag boka?
För att garantera tillgänglighet, boka så snart som möjligt. Tidig bokning är värt att överväga, särskilt om du planerar resan under högsäsong som allmänna helgdagar eller helger.
Avbokningar
Denna utflykt kan du avboka utan kostnad upp till 24 timmar före resans start. Om du avbokar efter 24 timmar eller inte dyker upp på utflykten kommer du fortfarande att debiteras hela priset för aktiviteten. Att vara sen vid upphämtning eller avresa kommer att betraktas som att inte dyka upp.
