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Sofia city guide - insiders' guide to Sofia

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Sofia tourist map

Sofia tourist map

Our interactive tourist map of all places of interest in Sofia is an irreplaceable assistant for planning your visit to Sofia city. You can zoom in and out the interactive map and scroll the map in all 4 directions. When you hover over every place ...

Must See

Must See

Do you wish to learn more about Sofia city before your arrival in the city of Wisdom? Then go ahead-here you will find a brief overview of Sofia's opportunities, culture, historical landmarks, architecture, galleries, tours, monasteries

Churches

Churches

Churches, ancient temples in Sofia, fascinating history and architecture. Just visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral-the center of the Bulgarian Orthodox Patriarchy, the Russian church, The Saint Sofia church, The ancient Roman Rotunda, St.Nedelya, the Boyana church, fine example of Medieval architecture and unique murals

Monuments

Monuments

Visit the major monuments in Sofia city-the Monument of Tsar Liberator, the tomb of the unknown soldier and the eternal flame, just next to the St. Sofia church, the obelisk of vassil levski, the statue of sveta sofia-a symbol of the city of wisdom, the monument of St. Cyril and Methodius, stroll along Sofia's center and get in touch with Bulgaria's history

Museums in Sofia city, Bulgaria

Museums in Sofia city, Bulgaria

Sofia museums are great in number and all of them have the best resources for history, art connoisseurs or just visitors who are curious to get in touch with the most important and valuable antiquities of exceptional artistic and historical significance in Bulgaria. Worth visiting museums include the National Museum of History, Earth and Man National Museum, the Ethnographic Museum, and the National Archaeological Museum and this is the reason why they are the most popular choices.

Galleries in Sofia city

Galleries in Sofia city

Must see in Bulgaria's capital city-Sofia's Galleries. The National Gallery of Arts is located on Batenberg Square in the capital city of Sofia, it occupies imposing edifice of the former royal palace of Bulgaria. Gallery of Foreign Art offers to the visitor a stunning collection of work by talented artists.

Parks & nature

Parks & nature

Being surrounded by the grandiose Vitosha Mountain and having plenty of parks in its centre, Sofia city offers great places for relaxation and recreation amongst nature. Visit the Vitosha Park, the oldest nature park on the Balkans, the Borissova Garden, marvel at the unique plant species in the Botanical Garden.

Famous squares, boulevards, bridges and streets in Sofia

Famous squares, boulevards, bridges and streets in Sofia

Visit famous squares in Sofia, major boulevards, bridges and streets. Explore the very heart of Sofia and its must see landmarks, head for Sofia's squares-Alexander Nevski Square, Independence Square, Lions' bridge and many more

Religious Buildings

Religious Buildings

Sofia is a city where cultures mix - within one square mile you can find an orhodox and catholic cathedral, a jewish synagogue and a medieval mosque.

Theatres and cinemas

Theatres and cinemas

Sofia an ample choice of theatres, concert halls, opera performances and cinemas which ensure that you will have exciting experience, attending a cultural event in Bulgaria’s capital city. Most popular theatres: National Theatre Ivan Vazov, National Opera and Ballet, Bulgarian Army Theatre. Cinemas in Sofia: Mtel Imax, Cineplex, Cinema City etc.

Restaurants in Sofia city

Restaurants in Sofia city

Sofia is a real heaven for lovers of good cuisine - the city has an amazing abundance of restaurants, offering exceptionally rich choice of local and international dishes. Together with the fact that Sofia is the cheapest european capital - you can ...

Libraries and book stores

Libraries and book stores

There are about a dozen major book stores and libraries in the Bulgarian capital Sofia city, in some of which a significant number of foreign-language books can be found.

Mischellanous places of interest in Sofia

“Ivan Vazov” National Theatre

“Ivan Vazov” National Theatre

The “Ivan Vazov” National Theatre is Bulgaria's biggest theatre, as well as the oldest and most stand out theatre in the country and, additionally, one of the major landmarks of Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria. National Theatre 'Ivan Vazov' is amongst major landmarks in Sofia due to its prime location and grandiose architecture.

National Assembly's building in Sofia

National Assembly's building in Sofia

The National Assembly's building in downtown Sofia, designed in Neo-Renaissance style, has been proclaimed a monument of culture for its historic significance.

National Library St. St. Cyril and Metodius

National Library St. St. Cyril and Metodius

The St. St. Cyril and Methodius National Library is the National Library of Republic of Bulgaria. It is the biggest library in Bulgaria and the oldest cultural institute.

National Palace of Culture

National Palace of Culture

The National Palace of Culture in Sofia, is the largest multifunctional congress, conference, convention and exhibition centre in Southeastern Europe, opened in 1981.

 

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