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There is one public school in the neighborhood, 50 "Vasil Levski" primary school at 1 Bella Donna Street, and one private school with
English language studies "St. George". The health service is located at 5 - 7 Han Krum Street, there are also many private kindergartens. The neighborhood has a town
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Vitosha Mountain, the excellent panorama and communications makes it extremely attractive for living, preferred by the business elite and people with high social status. Originated centuries ago, over the years it has become an expensive villa area of the
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Dragalevtsi district maintain some of the highest levels in the capital. Vacant land is declining, despite the lack of sewerage infrastructure.
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