Sky Fort

The new tallest building in Sofia is almost complete.

It’s called Sky Fort, and once finished, it will rank among the top 100 tallest buildings in Europe, and the top 25 within the EU.

I’ve grown used to seeing this unfinished skyscraper. It’s not far from where I live, and for the past five years or so, it’s been slowly getting its glass facade. I’m not sure why architects design such complex glass structures. It seems to be common among high-rise buildings in Sofia, and it often takes years to fully wrap them in glass.

In any case, the new building will offer 202 meters of uninterrupted mountain views, direct access to the subway, and a location that otherwise raises eyebrows.