A 100-year-old tram has found a new home in the heart of Sofia, serving as a unique information point for tourists and locals alike.
The green wooden wagon bears a striking resemblance to a quaint summer cottage, and for good reason. The first trams to serve Sofia's residents in January 1901 were indeed two-axle platforms with wooden bodies. Back then, they operated on six routes spanning 23 kilometers. Today, Sofia's tram network extends over 200 kilometers.
The retro tram is now stationed at Bansko Square, temporarily enclosed by a metal fence. It is expected to open soon as an information hub for visitors and locals. Even before its official launch, it has become a major attraction, with people lining up to take selfies in front of the century-old vehicle.
"Sofia is more than just a city – it's a feeling, a history, a spirit, and a future! Our new tourist information center, housed in a restored retro tram, symbolizes a journey through time. From here, your adventure in Old Sofia can begin, a city whose history spans millennia," said Sofia Deputy Mayor Nikola Barbutov.
This is no mere metaphor: just a few meters from the unusual info-tram, visitors can find themselves in the ancient city of Serdica. A short descent into the underground passage transports you from the bustling metropolis to the marble-paved streets once traversed by Thracians and Romans during the time of Marcus Aurelius.
Sofia has yet to be fully appreciated as a unique historical site. Perhaps this new information center will help rectify this oversight.
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