Studentski grad, Sofia

Studentski grad is the student campus area for most universities in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, and also one of the 24 districts of Sofia. It was created in the 1980s and now has over 40,000 residents, although it is difficult to estimate the true number of temporary residents. It is one of the most diversified areas in Sofia, with old dwellings from the communist era which are inhabited by the students of different Sofia universities, and new nightclubs and trade, business and residential centres. The construction boom has already taken its toll, as overdevelopment appears ubiquitous. Parking lots and green areas remain inadequate. The year 2011 marked the set-up of the largest skatepark on the Balkans situated within the park area in front of the University of National and World Economy. Two multifunctional halls, Hristo Botev and the Winter Palace of Sports, host a number of events on a regular basis. Recent renovations have brought about improvements in many dormitories, including those hosting foreign students.