| Princess Hotel Sofia | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Hotel |
| Location | Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Coordinates | 42°42′31″N23°19′19″E / 42.70861°N 23.32194°E Coordinates: 42°42′31″N23°19′19″E / 42.70861°N 23.32194°E |
| Completed | 1977 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 74 m (243 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 17 |
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