“European capital with layers of Thracian, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman history” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SOFIA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “European capital with layers of Thracian, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman history”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 2, 2026, where it runs at 43 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.