Sofia Land (София Ленд) was an

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, the capital of

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. It was the first true amusement park in the country, as well as one of the largest in

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, and was situated on an area of in a park close to

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. Construction of the main building began in July 2001 and the park was opened on 21 September 2002. Sofia Land featured 4 extreme, 8 children's and 11 all-age rides and attractions, a number of bars, restaurants, coffeehouses, clubs, a bowling alley under the park itself, and a gaming station with

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and other games below. There were also many shops and several cinema halls situated in the park's main building, which resembled a castle. In September 2006, plans to change the owner and close the park were announced. The park was officially closed down on October 16 of the same year.

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