Vitosha Mountain TV Tower, Sofia

Name: Vitosha Mountain TV Tower
Address: Sofia, Bulgaria

#93 among attractions in Sofia

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Vitosha Mountain TV Tower, better known as Kopitoto after the rock outcrop it stands on, is a 186-metre tall TV tower built of reinforced concrete on Vitosha Mountain near Sofia, Bulgaria. The footprint of the tower has the shape of a hexagon with three of the sides extended. From the tower there is a commanding view of Sofia, and the tower can be seen from everywhere in Sofia, making it a landmark of Sofia's skyline. It is the second tallest television tower in Bulgaria. ()

Local name: Копитото Coordinates: 42°38'13"N, 23°14'38"E

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Витоша (Vitosa)Sofia Bulgaria

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Vitosha Mountain TV Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Boyana Church, Paradise Center, Bulgaria Mall, Boyana Waterfall.

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Neighbourhood
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Street
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