O que ver em Sofia

The National Museum of History (Национален исторически музей) in the Rezidentsia Boyana in Sofia contains more than 650,000 exhibits and is one of the largest history museums on the Balkans, so be prepared to spend several hours. The aim of the museum is to provide a comprehensive view on Bulgarian history from the prehistory to present, in as broad of a European context as possible.…

It is located just across the square and to the right from the Aleksandar Nevski Cathedral. It was built in the 6th century over an even older church. It is a witness of the whole Bulgarian history and is a valued cultural monument. In the 14th century it gave its name to the city of Sofia.…

This small 14th-century church and garden is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The church contains some very well preserved murals. It is located at the foot of Vitosha mountain and is a good starting point for day trips in the mountain. Entrance is 10 Lev, or 2 Lev for students.

A Famous Square, real Sofia center with a monument of writers father and son Slaveykov's. It`s a biggest open-air book market in the Balkans.There are round benches and street musicians act very often.

The biggest congress center in the Balkans (a massive monolithic communist-style building). If asking for directions, ask for NDK (en-de-ka), as most Bulgarians refer to it by this acronym.

A nice park in the south-east part of the city, although a bit too crowded on weekends. Vibrant with open area cafes, entertainment for children and grown-ups, and a few ponds with ducks.

It commemorates the hanging of Bulgarian national hero and major revolutionary figure Vasil Levski in the city on 18 February 1873.

Has four floors of everything from rocks and minerals to insects and stuffed bison. It is a nice way to spend a rainy afternoon.

The mausoleum and final resting place of Prince Alexander I of Bulgaria (1857–1893), the first Head of State of modern Bulgaria.

Representing the power of freedom and across from it are the National Assembly and the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.

It`s a multi-purpose monument of culture building in the city center. Also known under the name Kristal.

It is an old building of interest. It was renovated and is now a museum of the history of Sofia.

Has a permanent collection of traditional Bulgarian costumes as well as a changing exhibition.

A park near the center of the city with places to eat and drink. Also known as "Zaimov Park".

A statue of the bulgarian warlord and tsar Samuil, who ruled Bulgaria between 997 and 1014.

One of the largest orthodox churches worldwide and the largest in the Balkan Peninsula.

Holy Masses: SAT 5,30pm & SUN 10,30am bulgarian; 12,00pm latin; 6PM bulgarian

Across from Aleksandar Nevski cathedral; on the side of Hagia Sofia's Church.

It's the oldest and most central public garden, in existence since 1872.

The oldest and best known park in the city. Includes the Ariana Lake.

A bridge over the Vladayska River near the central train station.

The largest square in Sofia. Includes the National Art Gallery.

Has the biggest collection of gigantic minerals in the World.

A bridge over the Perlovska River near the centre of Sofia

ticket price for adults 8 leva (on March-15-2012)

3 buildings of Socialist Classicism architecture.

Has old Bulgarian art, icons, etc.

An obelisk built by the Russians.

One of the largest in Europe.

A popular meeting place.