There is hardly anyone who has lived or been a guest of Sofia and has not seen and felt respect for the symbols of the capital that have been built by the brothers Georgi and Bohdan Prošek! Lions’ Bridge is an important and busy intersection and bridge in the central part of Sofia. Motley Bridge was located on this spot Continue Reading...
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The Legendary Brewery of the Prošek Brothers
When in the distant 1884 the Prošek brothers built the Czech brewery called Prošek, the massive building for the standards back then stood alone on the hill. Today, 120 years later, an elegant multifunctional building will take the place of the old beer factory, which is located opposite the Bulgarian National Television in Sofia. A modern complex Continue Reading...
Prošek Brothers had an underground beer duct from the brewery to Dalbok Zimnik pub
In 1901 there were 456 pubs in Sofia for its 80 000 inhabitants The traditional stroll route in old Sofia went along Tsar Osvoboditel blvd. to the Eagles Bridge. It usually ended in Dalbok Zimnik pub on the corner of Tsar Osvoboditel and San Stefano. A beer duct was fitted from the Prošek’s brewery to Continue Reading...