Guidebook for Sofia
Arts & Culture
The most valuable exhibits of the Gallery funds are displayed on four floors, housed in 19 rooms, with a total exhibition area of approximately 3,200 sqm. The Gallery holds over 10,000 museum items –
53 locals recommend
National Gallery
1 ul. "19-ti fevruari"The most valuable exhibits of the Gallery funds are displayed on four floors, housed in 19 rooms, with a total exhibition area of approximately 3,200 sqm. The Gallery holds over 10,000 museum items –
The St. St. Cyril and Methodius 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
bul. "Vasil Levski" 88
88 bulevard "Vasil Levski"The St. St. Cyril and Methodius 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
Sightseeing
The huge Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral in Sofia, built in Neo-Byzantine style, is one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world, one of Sofia's symbols and primary tourist attractions
369 locals recommend
St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
ploshtad "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski"The huge Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral in Sofia, built in Neo-Byzantine style, is one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world, one of Sofia's symbols and primary tourist attractions
The church “St. Sofia” is one of the oldest churches in Sofia. The church was built in the 6th century during the time of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian (reigned 527 - 565).
80 locals recommend
St. Sophia Church
2 ul. "Paris"The church “St. Sofia” is one of the oldest churches in Sofia. The church was built in the 6th century during the time of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian (reigned 527 - 565).
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 45
45 Knyaz Alexander Dondukov BoulevardCHANGE OFFICE
The Monument commemorates the hanging of Bulgarian national hero and major revolutionary figure Vasil Levski.He was hanged by the Turks on February 18th 1873 on the same place where the obelisk stands
24 locals recommend
Vasil Levski Monument
bulevard "Vasil Levski"The Monument commemorates the hanging of Bulgarian national hero and major revolutionary figure Vasil Levski.He was hanged by the Turks on February 18th 1873 on the same place where the obelisk stands
Essentials
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 40
40 Knyaz Alexander Dondukov BoulevardPICCADILY/CARREFOUR MARKET
OPENING 24/7
ul. "Stara Planina" 19
19 ulitsa "Stara Planina"STARA PLANINA MARKET
Opening 09:00-19:00
Food Scene
Budapeshta Street 13
13 ulitsa BudapeshtaO'Shipka, good restaurant one of the best pizza in Sofia
Taj Mahal Restaurant
11 ul. "11-ti avgust"The best Indian restaurant in Sofia
Small, cosy restaurant, with friendly atmosphere and excellent service. A peaceful place in the center of Sofia. Must mention that master of Japanese cuisine is creating work of art there.
14 locals recommend
Японски ресторант "Мияби"
5 ul. "Stara Planina"Small, cosy restaurant, with friendly atmosphere and excellent service. A peaceful place in the center of Sofia. Must mention that master of Japanese cuisine is creating work of art there.
Italy pasta also good pizzas are huge salads good wine from italy and a nice selection from bulgaria fillet steak was superb
16 locals recommend
Leo's Pizza Trattoria
5 bul. "Nikola Y. Vaptsarov"Italy pasta also good pizzas are huge salads good wine from italy and a nice selection from bulgaria fillet steak was superb
Bulgarian kitchen and Vegetarians will faint in front of the deliciousness of the meals and the love how everything is prepared.
7 locals recommend
Le Buffet
21 bul. "Vitosha"Bulgarian kitchen and Vegetarians will faint in front of the deliciousness of the meals and the love how everything is prepared.
Very cosy vegeterian place!
They had a great selection of teas, including some local Bulgarian ones. The food is so delicious, and there was a lot to choose from. Relaxing atmosphere & friendly staff
17 locals recommend
Tea House
62 ul. "Petar Parchevich"Very cosy vegeterian place!
They had a great selection of teas, including some local Bulgarian ones. The food is so delicious, and there was a lot to choose from. Relaxing atmosphere & friendly staff
Ресторант Victoria Цар Освободител
7 bul. "Tsar Osvoboditel"Good food and big peacefull terrace