At the initiative of Visit Sofia, Sofia has been selected to feature in the international documentary series The Greatest Cities on Earth, hosted by renowned historian and broadcaster Professor Bethany Hughes.
Filming begins on 11 April and is being produced by SandStone Global Productions Ltd. as part of a global documentary format showcasing some of the world's most remarkable cities through their history, culture and contemporary identity.
The documentary will present Sofia as a city where more than two millennia of history blend seamlessly with the energy of a modern European capital. Sofia's inclusion in the series reflects Visit Sofia's ongoing efforts to strengthen the city's international profile and establish it as an attractive destination for cultural and urban tourism.
The project marks another important step in the long-term strategy to promote Sofia's rich cultural heritage, contemporary character and tourism potential to audiences around the world.
About Bethany Hughes
Professor Bethany Hughes is an internationally acclaimed British historian, author and television presenter specialising in ancient and medieval history.
Over the past 25 years, she has created more than 50 television and radio documentaries for BBC, Channel 4, Netflix, Discovery and other international broadcasters, reaching an audience of more than 250 million viewers worldwide.
She is the author of Helen of Troy: Goddess, Princess, Whore and The Hemlock Cup, a New York Times bestseller nominated for the Writer's Guild Award. Among her many honours is the Naomi Sargent Education Prize for Broadcast Excellence.
Through her distinctive storytelling style, Bethany Hughes brings history to life, connecting the past with the present through compelling visual narratives that inspire audiences across the globe.
