April 3, 2025 marks 146 years since Sofia was officially declared the capital of Bulgaria , a decision made by the Constituent Assembly in Veliko Tarnovo in 1879. The proposal to designate Sofia as the capital came from historian Marin Drinov, who recognized its strategic importance. At the time of the declaration, Sofia was a small town with a population of just over 11,000 people. Despite its modest size, the city was well-positioned at the crossroads of major roads, including the one leading