Guidebook for Sofia
Arts & Culture
National Art Gallery
1 пл. „Княз Александър I“Park National Palace of Culture
Bulevard "Bulgaria"The St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Built in Neo-Byzantine style, it serves as the cathedral church of the Patriarch of Bulgaria and it is one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world, as well as one of Sofia's symbols and primary tourist attractions.
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Alexander Nevski Square
ulitsa "Oborishte"The St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Built in Neo-Byzantine style, it serves as the cathedral church of the Patriarch of Bulgaria and it is one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world, as well as one of Sofia's symbols and primary tourist attractions.
Everything Else
Largo Tourist Information Centre
Getting Around
The free English language sightseeing walking tour of Bulgaria’s capital, organized by a non-profit organization. Free Sofia Tour expects its guests three times a day every day. The sightseeing tours of Sofia are organized by guides from a non-profit organization. Every tour is both fun and educational, the perfect introduction to the city and its thousands of years of history.
75 locals recommend
Free Sofia Tour
2 bul. "Vitosha"The free English language sightseeing walking tour of Bulgaria’s capital, organized by a non-profit organization. Free Sofia Tour expects its guests three times a day every day. The sightseeing tours of Sofia are organized by guides from a non-profit organization. Every tour is both fun and educational, the perfect introduction to the city and its thousands of years of history.
Serdika metro station direct connection with metro from the airport and the train station
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Serdika station
Serdika metro station direct connection with metro from the airport and the train station
Sightseeing
The statue, erected in 2000, stands in a spot once occupied by a statue of Lenin. 24 feet in height, the copper and bronze statue by the sculptor Georgi Chapkanov, stands on a 48 feet high pedestal. Adorned with the symbols of power, fame and wisdom, the crown is also a reference to the Goddess of Fate – Tyche, inspired by the old emblem of Sofia dating back to 1900.
30 locals recommend
Saint Sofia Monument
The statue, erected in 2000, stands in a spot once occupied by a statue of Lenin. 24 feet in height, the copper and bronze statue by the sculptor Georgi Chapkanov, stands on a 48 feet high pedestal. Adorned with the symbols of power, fame and wisdom, the crown is also a reference to the Goddess of Fate – Tyche, inspired by the old emblem of Sofia dating back to 1900.
Food Scene
At a height of 85.2 meters, The View is the restaurant with breathtaking panoramic views over Sofia, modern interior, exquisite atmosphere and an incredible menu. The open-air terraces allow you to explore the capital from above while having breakfast, buffet lunch on weekdays, or fantastic European cuisine from the a la carte menu for dinner and on weekends.
25 locals recommend
The View Restaurant Sofia
89B bulevard "Vitosha"At a height of 85.2 meters, The View is the restaurant with breathtaking panoramic views over Sofia, modern interior, exquisite atmosphere and an incredible menu. The open-air terraces allow you to explore the capital from above while having breakfast, buffet lunch on weekdays, or fantastic European cuisine from the a la carte menu for dinner and on weekends.
Shtastlivetsa
27 bul. "Vitosha"