Attractions in Sofia

When you are in Sofia go to see the local attractions and collect some good memories and a brief overview of Bulgarian history and culture. The city is one of the oldest in Europe. It was found on the site of a former Neolithic village in VIII BC. Its name comes from the Greek word “Sofia” which means wisdom. You can see many old buildings, old streets, monasteries and artifacts that are preserved to tell the story of the city. But Sofia is not all about ancient and medieval monuments. Today the image of Sofia is changing fast. There are many new attractions - modern buildings, parks, malls, museums, galleries, universities, etc. There are so many attractions on a walking distance in Sofia that you will be amazed by the short distances between them. As there are hundreds of attractions there is something for everyone. Please take a look at the list of local attractions that we have prepared for you.
Bulgaria, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
 

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

The gold-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral was built in the early 20th century in memory of the 200,000 Russian, Ukrainian, Belorussian and Bulgarian soldiers, who died in the Russo-Turkish War, 1877–1878. It is one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world. The cathedral’s gold-plated dome is 45 m high, with the bell tower reaching 50.52 m.

Location: Downtown (East)
Sofa University
 

Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

The St. Clement of Ohrid University of Sofia or Sofia University is the oldest higher education institution in Bulgaria, founded on 1 October 1888. The university’s edifice was constructed between 1924 and 1934 with the financial support of the brothers Evlogi Georgiev and Hristo Georgiev, whose sculptures are now featured on its façade, and has an area of 18,624 m² and a total of 324 premises.

Location: Downtown (East)
 

Vasil Levski National Stadium

National Stadium “Vassil Levski” is a all-seater multifunctionalstadium in the heart of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. It’s the biggest venue in its class and it hosts all the games of the National Football Team of Bulgaria. The arena is named after Vassil Levski, the most famous bulgarian hero from the Bulgarian Revival.

Location: East Region
 

National History Museum (Bulgaria)

Founded in 1973, the National Museum of History in Sofia contains more than 650,000 exhibits and is one of the largest history museums on the Balkans. The aim of the museum is to provide a comprehensive view on Bulgarian history from the prehistory to present, in as broad an European context as possible.

Location: South Region (Boyana)
 

Rakia museum

Tease your taste buds: Indulge in the art of rakia tasting. Delight in the nuances and aromas, as 25 ml of each brandy invites you to savor the essence of Bulgaria.

Location: Sofia Downtown
 

Boyana Church

The Boyana Church, in the eponymous Sofia suburb at the foot of Mt. Vitosha, is one of the few complete and perfectly preserved mediaeval monuments testifying to the significant contribution of Bulgarian monumental painting to European culture in the Middle Ages.

Location: South Region
 

Ivan Vazov National Theater

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

Location: Downtown (East)
Museum of illusions
 

Museum of illusions

Museum exhibition is a 400 sq. m. space where illusions meet scientific inventions and arts: physics and optics are displayed together with mysterious artworks and classical riddles. The exceptional educational experience is enriched by interactive entertainment — drawing with a light, creating shadows and unforgettable moments in the world upside down.

Location:
Ahil horses - horseback riding in Sofia
 

Ahil Horseback Riding Centre

Ahil Horseback Riding Centre is a small and cozy place located in the beautiful greenery of Vitosha Mountain, just a few minutes by car from the Ring Road of the city of Sofia. The access is easy by car or by bus No98 from the centre of Sofia.

Location: Vitosha Mountain
 

Sofia Opera and Ballet

50 years have passed since that particular autumn day in 1953 when in Sofia was officially opened the new National Opera, comfortably sheltered into the friendly arms of the Monumental House of BZNS [The Agrarian Union of Bulgaria], named “Alexander Stambolijsky”after the name of its popular leader.

Location: Downtown (East)
 

Arena Armeec

The main function of Multifunctional Sports Hall Arena Armeec Sofia is to provide to bulgarian athletes the best conditions for performing sport activities. The hall complies with all regulations in operation of the international federations and their rules for organizing and running world and European championships as well as high level commercial tournaments like “World League” etc.

Location: East Region
 

The Bells Monument

The Bells monument is situated 14 km eastwards from the centre of Sofia at the foot of Vitosha Mountain. Children from all over the planet built into the unique monument thier faith in the good and bright days without war and violence to come.

Location: Vitosha Mountain
 

National Gallery for Foreign Art

The National Gallery for Foreign Art in Sofia is the only one of its kind in the Balkans. It posseses an unique collection of Christian sculpture of the Indian province of Goa which can be found only in Great Britain and Portugal. Here is the Poetic Reality collection which no other museum has, etc.

Location: Downtown (East)
 

National Palace of Culture (NDK)

The National Palace of Culture abbreviated in Bulgarian as NDK is the largest multifunctional congress, conference, convention and exhibition center in Southeastern Europe.

Location: Downtown (South)
 

St. Nicholas the Miracle-Maker

Walking down ‘Tsar Osvoboditel’ street you will see the beautiful gold domes of the so-called ‘the prettiest church in Sofia’. Its high dome, surrounded by four smaller domes, all made of gold harmonize perfectly with the roof of the church which is covered with green majolica tiles.

Location: Downtown (East)
 

The Presidency building

In the history of modern Bulgarian State, the functions of head of State have been performed by a monarch, a Regency Council and, later on, by collegial bodies like a Presidium of the National Assembly and a State Council. The institution of President of the Republic has a relatively recent history and is associated with Bulgaria’s transition to democracy and with the new structuring of institutions within the context of this transition.

Location: Downtown (West)
 

Sofia Airport Terminal 2 (SOF)

Terminal 2 was officially opened on 27 December 2006 with the symbolic arrival of Bulgaria Air flight FB 408 from Brussels. The modern architectural design is resembling a spaceship landed amid the Sofia plain.

Location: Far east side of the city of Sofia
 

Palace of Justice in Sofia

The edifice of the Palace of Justice, being among the most remarkable buildings downtown in the city of Sofia, is situated in the beginning of the pivotal boulevard named “Vitosha”.

Location: Downtown (West)
 

National Academy of Art

Today the former Drawing School is called National Academy of Art, which till this very day is still considered to be the most prestigious Bulgarian institution for training professional artists in the field of fine and applied arts, design, conservation and restoration and history and theory of art.

Location: Downtown (East)
 

City Garden

Take a break from pounding the city streets and rest up in the leafy Sofia City Garden, with its cafés, swings, flowerbeds and lovely fountain, where old men gather to play chess.

Location: Downtown (East)
Art & wine bar
 

Rosso

Rosso is a one of kind bar that lets you get creative on a canvas, while sipping on a fine glass of wine. We found the best local artists, who will help you create a painting of your choice, from scratch. We pride ourselves in providing not only the supplies, but the fun part too. Some of the best wineries in the country are on our menu list. Created with Sofia’s urban feel in mind, our interior boasts the perfect ambience for an unforgettable, artsy, one-of-a-kind, can’t-stop-talking-about-it experience.

Location: Sofia Downtown
Sofia zoo - for the kids, kids activities in Sofia - zoo
 

Sofia Zoo

Sofia Zoo is the best place of interest for the kids of Sofia. The capital’s Zoo was found in the beginning of 1888 and is a great place for spending your time with your children. Initially, the zoo was located in the park of the former royal palace, with the primary attraction being a Eurasian Black Vulture caught in Bulgaria and exhibited in a cage in the garden.

Location: South Region
 

Millitary Academy Sofia

Rakovski Defense and Staff College is the oldest higher military institution in Bulgaria. It was founded with an Act of the 15th National Assembly of Bulgaria in 1st of March 1912.

Location: East Region
 

St. St. Cyril and Methodius National Library

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

Location: Downtown (East)
 

Central Military Club

The Central Military Club in Sofia is among the masterpieces of the Bulgarian early 20th-century architecture, which still adorns the city centre of Bulgaria’s capital city. It is one of the earliest monumental buildings erected after the re-establishment of the Bulgarian state after centuries of Ottoman government.

Location: Downtown (East)
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There are many tour operators and travel agencies that are offering trips to some of the most interesting sights in Bulgaria and also are offering guided city tours around Sofia. There are also many private guides that may give you a personal Sofia tour. That could be  an orientation tour, shopping tour, galleries and museums or local attractions tours.