Sofia City Center Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
National Palace of Culture
This impressive castle-like monument is a multipurpose cultural center that hosts art exhibitions, a film festival and concerts by well-known performers.
Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Gaze in awe at this magnificent cathedral and step inside to see a fascinating collection of mosaics, murals and religious icons.
Sofia Central Mineral Baths
You can find out about the history of Sofia with a trip to Sofia Central Mineral Baths. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Bulgarian Parliament
Admire the architecture of Bulgaria’s national assembly building and attend a parliamentary session at this elegant government building in Sofia’s city center.
Sofia University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Sofia University during your travels in Sofia. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Ivan Vazov National Theatre
Sofia’s largest theater combines a fascinating array of art and architecture with a busy schedule of performances by some of Bulgaria’s finest actors.
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Other neighbourhoods around Sofia City Center
Sredets District
If you're spending some time in Sredets District, Sveti Sedmochislenitsi Church and Monument to the Liberating Tsar are top sights worth seeing.
Lozenets
Unique features of Lozenets include the spas and bars. Make a stop by Borisova Gradina Park or Sofia Zoo while you're exploring the area.
G.K. Serdika
While G.K. Serdika isn't home to many top sights, Mall of Sofia and Vitosha Blvd are some notable places to visit nearby.
Oborishte
Oborishte is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Oborishte park and National Museum of Military History.
g.k. Strelbishte
Though g.k. Strelbishte may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Vitosha Blvd and National Palace of Culture.
Serdika
While there might not be top attractions in Serdika, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sofia Central Mineral Baths and Central Sofia Market Hall.
- National Palace of Culture
- Bulgarian Parliament
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre
- Vitoshka Boulevard
- Sofia Court House
- Central Sofia Market Hall
- Cyril and Methodius National Library of Bulgaria
- Prince Alexander of Battenberg Square
- Saint Sofia Monument
- Saint Nedelya Church
- National Gallery for Foreign Art