Sofia - Guidebook
Local Sights
The Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevski is the largest Orthodox temple on the entire Balkan Peninsula.
By its size and decoration, by its architecture and monumentality the temple St. Alexander Nevsky can compete with the most famous monuments of this type all over the world.
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Dómkirkjan Alexander Nevski
ploshtad "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski"The Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevski is the largest Orthodox temple on the entire Balkan Peninsula.
By its size and decoration, by its architecture and monumentality the temple St. Alexander Nevsky can compete with the most famous monuments of this type all over the world.
Regional History Museum – Sofia is located in one of the most beautiful and emblematic buildings of the capital city – the former Central Mineral Bathhouse, built in 1912. It is known among the residents of the city as the “Museum of Sofia”. The permanent exposition is presented in eight halls with a total area of 2300 m2. It includes exhibits, covering a period of more than eight thousand years – from the Neolithic to the 1940s. They are grouped by themes – “Heritage from Antiquity”, “Power of the Spirit”, “The Dynastic Connection to Western Europe”, “The Palace Study”, “A Street in Sofia”, “State and Municipal Institutions”, “Homes and Clothing of citizens of Sofia”, “Cultural Life and Entertainment”.
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Sofia svæðisbókasafn
1 Platno.„Banski"Regional History Museum – Sofia is located in one of the most beautiful and emblematic buildings of the capital city – the former Central Mineral Bathhouse, built in 1912. It is known among the residents of the city as the “Museum of Sofia”. The permanent exposition is presented in eight halls with a total area of 2300 m2. It includes exhibits, covering a period of more than eight thousand years – from the Neolithic to the 1940s. They are grouped by themes – “Heritage from Antiquity”, “Power of the Spirit”, “The Dynastic Connection to Western Europe”, “The Palace Study”, “A Street in Sofia”, “State and Municipal Institutions”, “Homes and Clothing of citizens of Sofia”, “Cultural Life and Entertainment”.
Worth seeing the changing of the guard on the hour
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President of Republic of Bulgaria
2 bul. Kniaz Aleksandar DondukovWorth seeing the changing of the guard on the hour
It is a small one-naved building partially dug into the ground located in the very centre of both the modern and the antique city, in the TZUM underpass. The church features a semi-cylindrical vault, a hemispherical apse, and a crypt discovered during excavations after the Second World War. The walls are 1 m thick and made from brick and stone.
The church was first mentioned in the 16th century and was constructed at the place of a former Roman religious building. It is today a monument of culture known for its mural paintings from the 14th, 15th, 17th and 19th century depicting biblical scenes.
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Sveta Petka
It is a small one-naved building partially dug into the ground located in the very centre of both the modern and the antique city, in the TZUM underpass. The church features a semi-cylindrical vault, a hemispherical apse, and a crypt discovered during excavations after the Second World War. The walls are 1 m thick and made from brick and stone.
The church was first mentioned in the 16th century and was constructed at the place of a former Roman religious building. It is today a monument of culture known for its mural paintings from the 14th, 15th, 17th and 19th century depicting biblical scenes.
The Largo is an architectural ensemble of three Socialist Classicism edifices in central Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, designed and built in the 1950s with the intention of becoming the city's new representative centre. Today it is regarded as one of the prime examples of Socialist Classicism architecture in Southeastern Europe, as well as one of the main landmarks of Sofia.
The yellow-cobblestoned square around which the ensemble is centred is called Nezavisimost (Independence) Square.
The ensemble consists of the former Party House (former headquarters of the defunct Bulgarian Communist Party), now used as the seat of the National Assembly of Bulgaria,in the centre, and two side edifices: one today accommodating the TZUM department store and the Council of Ministers of Bulgaria and another that is today occupied by the President's Office, the Sofia Hotel Balkan and the Ministry of Education.
ploshtad "Nezavisimost"
ploshtad "Nezavisimost"The Largo is an architectural ensemble of three Socialist Classicism edifices in central Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, designed and built in the 1950s with the intention of becoming the city's new representative centre. Today it is regarded as one of the prime examples of Socialist Classicism architecture in Southeastern Europe, as well as one of the main landmarks of Sofia.
The yellow-cobblestoned square around which the ensemble is centred is called Nezavisimost (Independence) Square.
The ensemble consists of the former Party House (former headquarters of the defunct Bulgarian Communist Party), now used as the seat of the National Assembly of Bulgaria,in the centre, and two side edifices: one today accommodating the TZUM department store and the Council of Ministers of Bulgaria and another that is today occupied by the President's Office, the Sofia Hotel Balkan and the Ministry of Education.
Parks and Recreation
“Zaimov” is a park in Sofia, which is named after General Vladimir Zaimov. The Sofia Theatre, the theater workshop “Sfumato” and the District health center are located at the borders of the park.
Park “Zaimov” is the first public free WiFi area with free Internet in Sofia. Now there are numerous WiFi hot spots all over Sofa and in most of the cafes and restaurants.
Since June 2012 there is free Internet access in some of the bus lines and all of this started here at the park “Zaimov”.
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Zaimov Park
“Zaimov” is a park in Sofia, which is named after General Vladimir Zaimov. The Sofia Theatre, the theater workshop “Sfumato” and the District health center are located at the borders of the park.
Park “Zaimov” is the first public free WiFi area with free Internet in Sofia. Now there are numerous WiFi hot spots all over Sofa and in most of the cafes and restaurants.
Since June 2012 there is free Internet access in some of the bus lines and all of this started here at the park “Zaimov”.
Borisova Gradina
Borisova gradina is the oldest and best known park in Sofia
Drinks & Nightlife
Delta Blues Bar
44 ulitsa "Sv. Sveti Kiril I Metodiy"Live music and drinks near the apartment
For beer lovers :) Yo will find a long list of different kinds of beer and tasty appetizers.
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Halbite
13 ul. "Tri ushi"For beer lovers :) Yo will find a long list of different kinds of beer and tasty appetizers.
Great music which changes according to the day of the week. There is table soccer and darts.
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Bar Friday
21 ul. "General Yosif V. Gourko"Great music which changes according to the day of the week. There is table soccer and darts.
Club Terminal 1
1 ul. "Angel Kanchev"Nice atmosphere and variety of music styles.
Barista Coffee and More
ulitsa "Bacho Kiro"Wide choice of nice coffee, drinks and snacks.
Restaurants
You can find everything there. It works late which makes it a great choice for late night eating.
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Raffy Bar & Gelato
18 bul. "Vitosha"You can find everything there. It works late which makes it a great choice for late night eating.
Skaptobara
11А ulitsa "Iskar"Awesome burgers and craft beer
A popular home cooked food restaurant in close proximity to the Council of Ministers and other downtown government buildings. Great for breakfast and light lunch. Good food and coffee. Lunch specials, soups can cost you 1.5 - 6 euro.
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Фабрика ДЪГА / Rainbow Factory
10 ul. "Veslets"A popular home cooked food restaurant in close proximity to the Council of Ministers and other downtown government buildings. Great for breakfast and light lunch. Good food and coffee. Lunch specials, soups can cost you 1.5 - 6 euro.
O!Shipka
13 ul. BudapeshtaOoh pizza. Delicious pizzas and other tasty treats.
Arts & Culture
Ivan Vazov þjóðleikhúsið
5 ul. "Dyakon Ignatiy"One of the most beautiful theaters.
Many different exhibitions combining traditional and modern art, as well as exhibitions of visiting artists.
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Þjóðlistasafn
1 пл. „Княз Александър I“Many different exhibitions combining traditional and modern art, as well as exhibitions of visiting artists.
Adress: 1618 Sofia, Vitoshko lale 16 str.
Transport to NMH: Buses № 63, № 111; Trolley № 2
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National Museum of History
16 ul. "Vitoshko lale"Adress: 1618 Sofia, Vitoshko lale 16 str.
Transport to NMH: Buses № 63, № 111; Trolley № 2
The National Palace of Culture - Congress Centre Sofia (NDK) is the largest multifunctional complex in Southeastern Europe.
It was designed to host a wide range of events such as international conventions, official meetings, conferences, symposia, discussion panels, exhibitions, festivals, concerts. The Palace is located in downtown Sofia and is surrounded by a park area.
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Þjóðgarður Kúltúrpalastsins
Bulevard "Bulgaria"The National Palace of Culture - Congress Centre Sofia (NDK) is the largest multifunctional complex in Southeastern Europe.
It was designed to host a wide range of events such as international conventions, official meetings, conferences, symposia, discussion panels, exhibitions, festivals, concerts. The Palace is located in downtown Sofia and is surrounded by a park area.
Armeets Arena Sofia is a multi-purpose indoor arena. It is located 6-7km from our apartment or 10-15 minutes away by car.
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Arena Armeets Sofia
1 bul. "Asen Yordanov"Armeets Arena Sofia is a multi-purpose indoor arena. It is located 6-7km from our apartment or 10-15 minutes away by car.
Inter Expo and Congress Center is the exhibition center in Sofia – a symbol of modern and successful business practices – and hosts many exhibitions and events dedicated to different fields of economics.
METRO
Line 1 - station Inter Expo Center -Tsarigradsko shose
BUSES
Bus lines providing direct access to
Inter Expo Center: 1, 3, 5, 6
Inter Expo Center - Tsarigradsko Shose station
Inter Expo and Congress Center is the exhibition center in Sofia – a symbol of modern and successful business practices – and hosts many exhibitions and events dedicated to different fields of economics.
METRO
Line 1 - station Inter Expo Center -Tsarigradsko shose
BUSES
Bus lines providing direct access to
Inter Expo Center: 1, 3, 5, 6
Shopping centers & Supermarkets
Serdika Center
48 bul. "Sitnyakovo"The biggest shopping center in Sofia. Get there easily by the subway from Lions bridge to Vitosha station.
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Paradise Center
100 bulevard "Cherni vrah"The biggest shopping center in Sofia. Get there easily by the subway from Lions bridge to Vitosha station.
Mall of Sofia verslunarmiðstöð
101 A bul. "Aleksandar Stamboliyski"Lidl
28 blvd. "Todor Kableshkov"Only 5 minutes waking distance from the apartment.
T Market
A supermarket with hot food offerings. Near the apartment.
Getting Around
The closest subway station. Only 3-4 minutes away from the apartment by walking.
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Lion's Bridge Station
The closest subway station. Only 3-4 minutes away from the apartment by walking.