Many of the local people in Sofia wear traditional clothing made from unshorn sheepskin. This means the wool is left on the inside, next to the skin, while the leather side faces outward. The outside is tanned until it becomes soft and smooth, almost like buckskin. One of the most interesting local jobs is that of the sheepskin tailors, who make many unusual-looking clothes from this material.
Some men wear short jackets that look like the Eton-style coats popular in England. But as the weather gets colder, they replace them with longer and warmer coats, sometimes ulsters — thick coats with wide skirts that go all the way down to their heels Sightseeing Ephesus.
The rest of their clothing is made from thick woolen fabric, using the natural color of the wool. For headwear, many wear kalpaks, which are tall hats made from curled lamb’s wool. These hats resemble the skating caps once worn in the United States.
The Modern Section of the City
In the newer part of Sofia, the streets are wider and better organized. The business district is filled with large and stylish buildings, made of stuccoed brick and decorated with detailed moldings. These decorations are similar to what you might see in Germany or Austria.
However, the residential areas are not as complete. There are many empty lots between houses. Some of these plots were bought by investors hoping to sell them later at a higher price, but their building plans have been abandoned. If Sofia had as many buildings as most European cities, it could hold three times more people than it does today.
Security and Privacy
Occasionally, you will see a large and elegant home hidden behind high, solid walls. The trees and plants inside suggest that there is a private garden, but the tall walls show that security is still a concern. In modern Bulgaria, people still feel it is wise to protect their property from potential threats An Abandoned Government Building Project in Sofia.
Streets and Sidewalks
The condition of the streets and sidewalks is very mixed. In many areas, especially outside the business district, the roads are in poor shape. But in the center of town, the main roads are paved with cobblestones, and the sidewalks are nicely made using flagstones, tiles, and bricks.
