Guidebook for Sofia
Drinks & Nightlife
Tired of waiting for the waiter to bring you another beer? Well, at Ale House the beer is stored in fermentation tanks and circulates through pipes, ending at each table with a beer tap! The food is decent, so you could grab a bite, but don't go there unless you are a beer lover. Reservations aren't needed.
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Ale House
42 ul. "Hristo Belchev"Tired of waiting for the waiter to bring you another beer? Well, at Ale House the beer is stored in fermentation tanks and circulates through pipes, ending at each table with a beer tap! The food is decent, so you could grab a bite, but don't go there unless you are a beer lover. Reservations aren't needed.
Petak means Friday - and Bar Petak is the place to be on a Friday night. The bar holds a variety of social and cultural events, so you never know what to expect. Great place to meet locals, dance, drink and socialize. No dress code but don't go wearing flip flops.
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Cocktail Bar "Petuk"
21 Ulitsa "General Gurko"Petak means Friday - and Bar Petak is the place to be on a Friday night. The bar holds a variety of social and cultural events, so you never know what to expect. Great place to meet locals, dance, drink and socialize. No dress code but don't go wearing flip flops.
By the way, the best cocktails in town are at By The Way, which is right on Broadway.
Clarification: Broadway is the nickname of Rakovski Street in Sofia and the name of the bar serving the best cocktails is "By The Way". Just our sense of humor (or lack thereof) getting in the way there...:)
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By the Way
166 ulitsa „Georgi S. Rakovski“By the way, the best cocktails in town are at By The Way, which is right on Broadway.
Clarification: Broadway is the nickname of Rakovski Street in Sofia and the name of the bar serving the best cocktails is "By The Way". Just our sense of humor (or lack thereof) getting in the way there...:)
A pretty popular club, both with locals and foreigners. The music varies, but you can expect commercial house/trance or hip hop on some nights. It's open on weekends and Thursdays after 11pm. If you go before 00:30 you might be able to find a seat at the bar, but if you want a table or a few seats you need to book at +35987707808 . Face control could get strict - avoid shorts, trainers or flip flops.
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Carrusel club
108 ulitsa „Georgi S. Rakovski“A pretty popular club, both with locals and foreigners. The music varies, but you can expect commercial house/trance or hip hop on some nights. It's open on weekends and Thursdays after 11pm. If you go before 00:30 you might be able to find a seat at the bar, but if you want a table or a few seats you need to book at +35987707808 . Face control could get strict - avoid shorts, trainers or flip flops.
Traditional Irish pub with beer, food and football. It's a good place to go to if you want to catch a game, but make sure you get there well in advance to grab nice seats.
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J.J. Murphy's
6 ul. "Karnigradska"Traditional Irish pub with beer, food and football. It's a good place to go to if you want to catch a game, but make sure you get there well in advance to grab nice seats.
Memento is a cafe and bar located on the Bulgarian Broadway (Rakovski Street). During the day you can enjoy coffee, tea or some snacks (and why not a glass of wine or a cocktail, you are on holiday after all!:)) As the evening approaches the music will become louder, more people would come and they will stop serving hot drinks... When it's warm outside this is the bar-to-be-in in the city. We call it "the beach bar" but hey, don't expect a beach on Broadway!
Keep in mind there's another Memento, located in the National Palace of Culture (NDK). It's also pretty cool!
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Memento Rakovska
106 ulitsa „Georgi S. Rakovski“Memento is a cafe and bar located on the Bulgarian Broadway (Rakovski Street). During the day you can enjoy coffee, tea or some snacks (and why not a glass of wine or a cocktail, you are on holiday after all!:)) As the evening approaches the music will become louder, more people would come and they will stop serving hot drinks... When it's warm outside this is the bar-to-be-in in the city. We call it "the beach bar" but hey, don't expect a beach on Broadway!
Keep in mind there's another Memento, located in the National Palace of Culture (NDK). It's also pretty cool!
At night One More Bar is the perfect place for a light conversation after dinner, with excellent cocktails and a nice selection of wines. Mix and mingle with friendly locals under the sound of some funk and jazz in a beautiful townhouse. Casual dress code, casual prices, unpretentious atmosphere.
They also serve a pretty good brunch on weekends!
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One More Bar
3-5 ul. "Tsar Ivan Shishman"At night One More Bar is the perfect place for a light conversation after dinner, with excellent cocktails and a nice selection of wines. Mix and mingle with friendly locals under the sound of some funk and jazz in a beautiful townhouse. Casual dress code, casual prices, unpretentious atmosphere.
They also serve a pretty good brunch on weekends!
A cool and slick cocktail bar with lots of signature drinks. It resembles a night club and you can indeed dance, depending on the night and the dj.
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Noir Club
1 ul. "Dobrudzha"A cool and slick cocktail bar with lots of signature drinks. It resembles a night club and you can indeed dance, depending on the night and the dj.
Well that's a unique place! Not only because they play rock music, but also because it attracts a cool diverse crowd. Sound quality is very good and so are the cocktails! The staff will most likely party with you, but they tend to maintain good service even in the early hours after so many shots...those guys are pros! No bookings needed, just go!
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Rock’n Rolla Bar & Club
1 ul. "Graf Ignatiev"Well that's a unique place! Not only because they play rock music, but also because it attracts a cool diverse crowd. Sound quality is very good and so are the cocktails! The staff will most likely party with you, but they tend to maintain good service even in the early hours after so many shots...those guys are pros! No bookings needed, just go!
Ah, the heart of live music in Sofia in the heart our National Palace of Culture! On a regular night you can expect jazz, but regular nights are less than 50% in Sofia Live Club, so prepare to be surprised. Quite a few world famous musicians have tested out the top notch sound system of the club, which always attracts a nice crowd.
Bookings are necessary if there's a guest appearance. Call +359886661045
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Sofia Live Club
Ah, the heart of live music in Sofia in the heart our National Palace of Culture! On a regular night you can expect jazz, but regular nights are less than 50% in Sofia Live Club, so prepare to be surprised. Quite a few world famous musicians have tested out the top notch sound system of the club, which always attracts a nice crowd.
Bookings are necessary if there's a guest appearance. Call +359886661045
Club Terminal 1 is situated in very center of Sofia and has a unique interior inspired by the alternative music that is mostly played in it. On the first floor you'll find foosball tables and electronic games, allowing you to challenge a tipsy buddy to a game of something - doesn't really matter what you are playing after midnight. Expect all styles of music, all sorts of people and all kinds of cocktails.
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Club Terminal 1
1 ul. "Angel Kanchev"Club Terminal 1 is situated in very center of Sofia and has a unique interior inspired by the alternative music that is mostly played in it. On the first floor you'll find foosball tables and electronic games, allowing you to challenge a tipsy buddy to a game of something - doesn't really matter what you are playing after midnight. Expect all styles of music, all sorts of people and all kinds of cocktails.
Yalta is the oldest and most famous Bulgarian club. Located right opposite Sofia University, the emblematic establishment has been ranked among the world's top 100 clubs a lot of times over the course of the years. The music would depend on the DJs lineup for the night, but in most cases you can expect EDM or house music. While reservations aren't mandatory, you should check in advance on their website/Fb page if there's an event happening (guest DJ like Tiesto for example..). If there is one, you need to get tickets.
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Yalta Club
20 bul. "Tsar Osvoboditel"Yalta is the oldest and most famous Bulgarian club. Located right opposite Sofia University, the emblematic establishment has been ranked among the world's top 100 clubs a lot of times over the course of the years. The music would depend on the DJs lineup for the night, but in most cases you can expect EDM or house music. While reservations aren't mandatory, you should check in advance on their website/Fb page if there's an event happening (guest DJ like Tiesto for example..). If there is one, you need to get tickets.
Food Scene
Newly opened Serbian restaurant from the Bankovich chain offers a cozy atmosphere, homely design and a lovely garden. The captain of this gastronomic adventure is the award winning Serbian chef Marian Bankovich and his menu includes premium pork, beef, veal, chicken, horse meat and more.
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SERBIAN Restaurant BANKOVICH
55 ulitsa "6-ti septemvri"Newly opened Serbian restaurant from the Bankovich chain offers a cozy atmosphere, homely design and a lovely garden. The captain of this gastronomic adventure is the award winning Serbian chef Marian Bankovich and his menu includes premium pork, beef, veal, chicken, horse meat and more.
Want to try the best burgers in town? The battle for the Best Burger Title in Sofia is between Boom! Burgers and Street Chefs. Our personal preference - Boom!
No reservation needed. They have two restaurants, one is near the National Assembly and the other - near Vitosha Blvd.
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Boom! Burgers
12 bul. "Tsar Osvoboditel"Want to try the best burgers in town? The battle for the Best Burger Title in Sofia is between Boom! Burgers and Street Chefs. Our personal preference - Boom!
No reservation needed. They have two restaurants, one is near the National Assembly and the other - near Vitosha Blvd.
Craving a good steak? This relatively new place offers pretty amazing steaks from the USA, Argentina, Japan, Australia and Italy...in the heart of Sofia! Keep in mind it's pricey and make sure you call in advance for a table, +359885111180
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Crystal Steak House
14 ul. AksakovCraving a good steak? This relatively new place offers pretty amazing steaks from the USA, Argentina, Japan, Australia and Italy...in the heart of Sofia! Keep in mind it's pricey and make sure you call in advance for a table, +359885111180
A trendy breakfast place with light wood interior and classic French metal bar stools - offering a selection of home-made pasteries, soups, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Oh, and some quality coffee!
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Фабрика ДЪГА / Rainbow Factory
10 ul. "Veslets"A trendy breakfast place with light wood interior and classic French metal bar stools - offering a selection of home-made pasteries, soups, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Oh, and some quality coffee!
As much as we would like you to experience Bulgarian cuisine...our guide would be incomplete without an Italian restaurant. We've picked Forno Cipollini upon recommendation of some Italian friends. It's real! To book you can call +359887778464
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Forno Cipollini
36A ul. "Oborishte"As much as we would like you to experience Bulgarian cuisine...our guide would be incomplete without an Italian restaurant. We've picked Forno Cipollini upon recommendation of some Italian friends. It's real! To book you can call +359887778464
A traditional Bulgarian restaurant in the center of Sofia with very interesting decor and architecture. Everything is designed in the spirit of 19th century village houses and most of the things you'll see hanging around the restaurant are indeed that old! In the evenings you can expect live folklore music. Make sure you book in advance by calling +35929313148
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Hadjidraganovite Kashti
75 ul. "Kozloduy"A traditional Bulgarian restaurant in the center of Sofia with very interesting decor and architecture. Everything is designed in the spirit of 19th century village houses and most of the things you'll see hanging around the restaurant are indeed that old! In the evenings you can expect live folklore music. Make sure you book in advance by calling +35929313148
A great spot for lunch or dinner with a magnificent view of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. You can also order a shisha and enjoy a mix of Bulgarian and Italian cuisine.
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La Cattedrale
1А pl. "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski"A great spot for lunch or dinner with a magnificent view of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. You can also order a shisha and enjoy a mix of Bulgarian and Italian cuisine.
An old restored house painted in...blue! With its artsy decor and rustic atmosphere Made in Blue is a great spot for lunch or dinner. The cuisine cannot really be categorized, so go there and be surprised! It gets busy in the evenings and on weekends, so it's better to book in advance by calling +359898579999
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Made in Blue
6 ul. "Yuri Venelin"An old restored house painted in...blue! With its artsy decor and rustic atmosphere Made in Blue is a great spot for lunch or dinner. The cuisine cannot really be categorized, so go there and be surprised! It gets busy in the evenings and on weekends, so it's better to book in advance by calling +359898579999
Enjoy this charming restaurant in the secluded garden under the sun or in the chilly cellar. You can expect a good selection of European wines and an elegant, yet curious menu.
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Mahaloto
51 bul. "Vasil Levski"Enjoy this charming restaurant in the secluded garden under the sun or in the chilly cellar. You can expect a good selection of European wines and an elegant, yet curious menu.
One of the oldest restaurants in Sofia, the Pod Lipite Tavern is a rustic pub dating back to 1926 with an incredible atmosphere. Creating hearty, home made Bulgarian dishes with ingredients sourced from the restaurant’s own meat and dairy farm, Pod Lipite is a real taste of authentic Bulgarian cuisine, and uses traditional recipes and cooking methods. Make sure you book in advance by calling +35928665053
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Pod Lipite
1 ulitsa "Elin Pelin"One of the oldest restaurants in Sofia, the Pod Lipite Tavern is a rustic pub dating back to 1926 with an incredible atmosphere. Creating hearty, home made Bulgarian dishes with ingredients sourced from the restaurant’s own meat and dairy farm, Pod Lipite is a real taste of authentic Bulgarian cuisine, and uses traditional recipes and cooking methods. Make sure you book in advance by calling +35928665053
Raketa is a traditional Bulgarian Restaurant with nice decoration, unique atmosphere and relaxed ambience. The food is really delicious, the menu is typically Bulgarian with a modern twist. The interior provides an ironical perspective of communism and its symbols.
If you can handle it, go for a glass of Bulgarian Rakia (traditional Bulgarian spirit) accompanied by Shopska salad (tomatoes, cucumbers, onions,peppers and white cheese).
Reservations aren't mandatory, but it's always best to call in advance: +35924446111
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Ракия Ракета Бар
17 bul. "Yanko Sakazov"Raketa is a traditional Bulgarian Restaurant with nice decoration, unique atmosphere and relaxed ambience. The food is really delicious, the menu is typically Bulgarian with a modern twist. The interior provides an ironical perspective of communism and its symbols.
If you can handle it, go for a glass of Bulgarian Rakia (traditional Bulgarian spirit) accompanied by Shopska salad (tomatoes, cucumbers, onions,peppers and white cheese).
Reservations aren't mandatory, but it's always best to call in advance: +35924446111
Hiking in Vitosha mountain? If you can find it, this place is a gem. It's on Google maps and taxi drivers know it, just keep in mind it's at least a 25mn drive from downtown Sofia. Ideal for lunch after a good walk in the woods on the side of the mountain. However, if you go for dinner you might see some Bulgarian folklore dancing and fire-dancers...yep, you read that right - people dancing on fire barefoot! Traditional Bulgarian cuisine and good service! Book in advance by calling +35929671058 , especially if you are going for dinner.
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Restaurant Vodenitzata
Hiking in Vitosha mountain? If you can find it, this place is a gem. It's on Google maps and taxi drivers know it, just keep in mind it's at least a 25mn drive from downtown Sofia. Ideal for lunch after a good walk in the woods on the side of the mountain. However, if you go for dinner you might see some Bulgarian folklore dancing and fire-dancers...yep, you read that right - people dancing on fire barefoot! Traditional Bulgarian cuisine and good service! Book in advance by calling +35929671058 , especially if you are going for dinner.
Designed by the owners of Rakia Raketa Bar! Amazing place with delicious traditional food with a gourmet twist. Make sure to call at +359 888 200 700 to get your own table.
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Cosmos Restaurant / Космос
19 ul. "Laveleye"Designed by the owners of Rakia Raketa Bar! Amazing place with delicious traditional food with a gourmet twist. Make sure to call at +359 888 200 700 to get your own table.
Confetti has a lovely hidden terrace where you can enjoy some of the best ice cream in town! It is also an Italian restaurant, so you could grab a bite as well.
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Confetti
4 ul. "Graf Ignatiev"Confetti has a lovely hidden terrace where you can enjoy some of the best ice cream in town! It is also an Italian restaurant, so you could grab a bite as well.
Best cupcakes and muffins around Sofia! Stop by the cute bakery for the full experience or order online and get it delivered to your door in a matter of hours! https://take-a-cake.eu/
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Take a Cake
6 ul. "Georgi Benkovski"Best cupcakes and muffins around Sofia! Stop by the cute bakery for the full experience or order online and get it delivered to your door in a matter of hours! https://take-a-cake.eu/
Don't resist the temptation, you're on holidays, indulge! Homemade cheesecakes, cholocate cakes, biscuit cakes and all sorts of cakes! The setting is also top notch, featuring a beautiful garden. Probably the best place in town for desserts. You should consider making a reservation if you are more than 3-4 people, call +359888400386
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Villa Rosiche
26 ul. "Neofit Rilski"Don't resist the temptation, you're on holidays, indulge! Homemade cheesecakes, cholocate cakes, biscuit cakes and all sorts of cakes! The setting is also top notch, featuring a beautiful garden. Probably the best place in town for desserts. You should consider making a reservation if you are more than 3-4 people, call +359888400386
Supa Star is the first soup bar in Bulgaria that opened back in 2009. It represents a new concept of a fast food place which offers a variety of ready made soups to go or stay. They include traditional and creative soups at a very reasonable price. It’s a healthy alternative to fast food restaurants that’s been gaining more and more popularity in Sofia recently.
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Supa Star
8 ul. "Tsar Ivan Shishman"Supa Star is the first soup bar in Bulgaria that opened back in 2009. It represents a new concept of a fast food place which offers a variety of ready made soups to go or stay. They include traditional and creative soups at a very reasonable price. It’s a healthy alternative to fast food restaurants that’s been gaining more and more popularity in Sofia recently.
At Sun Moon bakeries over 15 kinds of sourdough bread from flour freshly ground on a stone mill are prepared every day. The ancient tradition of sourdough bread, forgotten in our hectic lives, is revived by their homemade variety of wholesome breads made with passion and love.
The desire to offer delicious and healthy baked goods is not limited to bread. At Sun Moon over 25 kinds of healthy sweets are prepared. Again, using mostly whole wheat flour, sweeten with brown sugar, honey, agave, stevia, or maple syrup. The cakes are mostly vegan (no animal products), raw, gluten-free and very, very tasty!
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DaOrganic restaurant
22 ул. „Алабин И. Вл.“At Sun Moon bakeries over 15 kinds of sourdough bread from flour freshly ground on a stone mill are prepared every day. The ancient tradition of sourdough bread, forgotten in our hectic lives, is revived by their homemade variety of wholesome breads made with passion and love.
The desire to offer delicious and healthy baked goods is not limited to bread. At Sun Moon over 25 kinds of healthy sweets are prepared. Again, using mostly whole wheat flour, sweeten with brown sugar, honey, agave, stevia, or maple syrup. The cakes are mostly vegan (no animal products), raw, gluten-free and very, very tasty!
It is an example of the newest influence on Bulgarian cuisine. A Bulgarian chain that produces hand made Sandwiches, soups, and juices. It features the next generation of restaurants in Sofia that are made to accommodate customers looking for healthy, quick, fresh, and locally produced. They use locally grown vegetables and meats, supporting and cultivating relations with small local farmers.
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Farmer's
38-Б ul. "General Yosif V. Gourko"It is an example of the newest influence on Bulgarian cuisine. A Bulgarian chain that produces hand made Sandwiches, soups, and juices. It features the next generation of restaurants in Sofia that are made to accommodate customers looking for healthy, quick, fresh, and locally produced. They use locally grown vegetables and meats, supporting and cultivating relations with small local farmers.
Parks & Nature
A very nice park located in the center of the city, right by our National Stadium.
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Parque Borisova Gradina
A very nice park located in the center of the city, right by our National Stadium.
If you walk south on Vitosha Boulevard you will ultimately reach South Park - a large green area ideal for long walks. Make sure you get some ice cream, sit on a bench and play with some of the dogs around. :)
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South Park
If you walk south on Vitosha Boulevard you will ultimately reach South Park - a large green area ideal for long walks. Make sure you get some ice cream, sit on a bench and play with some of the dogs around. :)
There are many starting points, depending on where you are coming from in the city. Closest to town are Knyazhevo, Boyana, Dragalevtsi and Simeonovo. The Simeonovo gondola lift is down on the ring road and takes you up to Aleko, which in winter months is the centre of the ski resort.
From there you can walk along the plateau or take any one of many marked paths, including one right up to Cherni Vruh (Black Peak) the top of the mountain (approx. 2 and a half hours' walk each way). You can take the chair lift up or down to Black Peak to shorten the walk.
The Dragalevtsi open chair lift (up the road from Dragalevtsi village square) ends up somewhere in the middle of the plateau.
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Vitosha
ulitsa "Detski mir"There are many starting points, depending on where you are coming from in the city. Closest to town are Knyazhevo, Boyana, Dragalevtsi and Simeonovo. The Simeonovo gondola lift is down on the ring road and takes you up to Aleko, which in winter months is the centre of the ski resort.
From there you can walk along the plateau or take any one of many marked paths, including one right up to Cherni Vruh (Black Peak) the top of the mountain (approx. 2 and a half hours' walk each way). You can take the chair lift up or down to Black Peak to shorten the walk.
The Dragalevtsi open chair lift (up the road from Dragalevtsi village square) ends up somewhere in the middle of the plateau.
Sightseeing
Skipping Alexander Nevsky Cathedral would be like going to Milan and not seeing the Duomo. Even if you don't plan on seeing it, you most probably will end up there at some point anyway.
Alexander Nevsky is one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world. It was built to honor the Russian soldiers who died during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878, as a result of which Bulgaria was liberated from Ottoman rule. We'll let you discover more about it when you get there.
Tip: Check another sightseeing stop off your list whilst you are in the area - Saint Sofia Church, where the name of our city comes from.
Opening Hours: 7am-6pm daily
Tickets: Free
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Catedral de San Alejandro Nevski
ploshtad "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski"Skipping Alexander Nevsky Cathedral would be like going to Milan and not seeing the Duomo. Even if you don't plan on seeing it, you most probably will end up there at some point anyway.
Alexander Nevsky is one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world. It was built to honor the Russian soldiers who died during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878, as a result of which Bulgaria was liberated from Ottoman rule. We'll let you discover more about it when you get there.
Tip: Check another sightseeing stop off your list whilst you are in the area - Saint Sofia Church, where the name of our city comes from.
Opening Hours: 7am-6pm daily
Tickets: Free
Sofia’s only working mosque was built in 1576 and is located at the very heart of the city. This delightful mosque is a typical monument of Ottoman architecture and its interior is quite spectacular. It’s certainly an eye-catching edifice, and the red-brick minaret makes a convenient landmark. Visitors are welcome outside prayer times if modestly dressed.
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Mezquita Banya Bashi
18 булевард „кн. Мария Луиза“Sofia’s only working mosque was built in 1576 and is located at the very heart of the city. This delightful mosque is a typical monument of Ottoman architecture and its interior is quite spectacular. It’s certainly an eye-catching edifice, and the red-brick minaret makes a convenient landmark. Visitors are welcome outside prayer times if modestly dressed.
Tiny 13th-century Boyana Church is included on Unesco’s World Heritage list and its 90 murals are among the very finest examples of Bulgarian medieval artwork. A combined ticket includes entry to both the church and the National Museum of History, 2km away.
Opening hours: 9.30am-5.30pm Apr-Oct, 9am-5pm Nov-Mar
Tickets: adult/child 10/1 lv or a combined ticket with National Historical Museum 12 lv, guides cost 10 lv
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Boyana Church Museum
3 ul. "Boyansko ezero"Tiny 13th-century Boyana Church is included on Unesco’s World Heritage list and its 90 murals are among the very finest examples of Bulgarian medieval artwork. A combined ticket includes entry to both the church and the National Museum of History, 2km away.
Opening hours: 9.30am-5.30pm Apr-Oct, 9am-5pm Nov-Mar
Tickets: adult/child 10/1 lv or a combined ticket with National Historical Museum 12 lv, guides cost 10 lv
Lions' Bridge is a bridge over the Vladaya River in the centre of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, built 1889-1891 by Czech architect Václav Proše. The most notable feature of the bridge are the bronze lion sculptures, lions being the Bulgarian symbolic animal. The Prošek family also designed and built the similar but eagle-themed Eagles' Bridge marking the city centre's eastern border in 1891.
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Lion's Bridge Station
Lions' Bridge is a bridge over the Vladaya River in the centre of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, built 1889-1891 by Czech architect Václav Proše. The most notable feature of the bridge are the bronze lion sculptures, lions being the Bulgarian symbolic animal. The Prošek family also designed and built the similar but eagle-themed Eagles' Bridge marking the city centre's eastern border in 1891.
This red brick rotunda is considered to be Sofia's oldest building, tracing its roots to the 4th century. It was part of Serdika - a Roman town which Constantine the Great used to call "my Rome". You can still see some remains of the ancient city while walking around the rotunda. Go there and learn more about the dramatic history of our town!
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Iglesia de la Rotonda de San Jorge
2 bul. Kniaz Aleksandar DondukovThis red brick rotunda is considered to be Sofia's oldest building, tracing its roots to the 4th century. It was part of Serdika - a Roman town which Constantine the Great used to call "my Rome". You can still see some remains of the ancient city while walking around the rotunda. Go there and learn more about the dramatic history of our town!
Arts & Culture
Bulgaria's largest theatre is one of the most important landmarks in Sofia. It is a gorgeous building which has been functioning as a theatre for over 100 years and still hosts plays from the most notable Bulgarian directors. Unfortunately most plays aren't really suitable for foreigners unless you speak Bulgarian, but you should check out if there's a balet performance or opera and give it a shot. Either way, go and see the building and relax in the beautiful gardens out front, you will enjoy it very much.
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Teatro Nacional Ivan Vazov
5 ul. "Dyakon Ignatiy"Bulgaria's largest theatre is one of the most important landmarks in Sofia. It is a gorgeous building which has been functioning as a theatre for over 100 years and still hosts plays from the most notable Bulgarian directors. Unfortunately most plays aren't really suitable for foreigners unless you speak Bulgarian, but you should check out if there's a balet performance or opera and give it a shot. Either way, go and see the building and relax in the beautiful gardens out front, you will enjoy it very much.
Sofia's vast concert and exhibition hall dates from 1981 and houses countless chambers, as well as music clubs and cafes. It is situated in an elongated park known as pl Bulgaria with beautiful fountains and is right next to Vitosha Street. At the northern end of the park is the disintegrating 1300 Years Monument, built in 1981 to celebrate the anniversary of the creation of the First Bulgarian Empire.
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Park National Palace of Culture
Bulevard "Bulgaria"Sofia's vast concert and exhibition hall dates from 1981 and houses countless chambers, as well as music clubs and cafes. It is situated in an elongated park known as pl Bulgaria with beautiful fountains and is right next to Vitosha Street. At the northern end of the park is the disintegrating 1300 Years Monument, built in 1981 to celebrate the anniversary of the creation of the First Bulgarian Empire.
Shopping
Centro Paradise
100 bulevard "Cherni vrah"http://paradise-center.com/en/shops
Park Center Sofia
2 bul. "Arsenalski" http://www.parkcenter.bg/stores
Serdika Center
48 bul. "Sitnyakovo"http://serdikacenter.bg/shops
Essentials
In this shop you can find a wide selection of bio products, including food, food supplements, cosmetics, etc.
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Zoya Shop 2
63Б ul. "Neofit Rilski"In this shop you can find a wide selection of bio products, including food, food supplements, cosmetics, etc.
BILLA
116 ulitsa „Georgi S. Rakovski“Billa
38A ul. "Cherkovna"Remedium 2
17 ul. "Tsar Ivan Shishman" Pharmacy open from 8AM to 9PM.
Raiffeisen
41А ul. "Graf Ignatiev"ATM