Sofia

You want to visit Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Discover this magnificent city and admire the richness of its cultural and historical heritage by visiting many must-see places.

Notably the sublime Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, symbol of the city as well as the Church of the Rotunda of Saint George, the oldest building in Sofia…

And also visit the National History Museum to admire the oldest gold treasures ever discovered from the mysterious Thracian civilization.

The Thracian civilization, one of the oldest civilizations in the world, left a legacy of priceless treasures and monuments scattered throughout Bulgaria.

Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.

Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and has 1.4 million inhabitants.

You will be surprised by its dynamism and beauty.

You will also notice a great contrast in the town planning between the city center, which is both modern and historic, and the suburbs, whose numerous HLMs bear witness to the communist period that Bulgaria went through. Located in the western part of Bulgaria not far from the Serbian border, at the foot of the Vitosha massif and a few kilometers from the Balkan range, the city of Sofia, which is crossed by the Iskar river, enjoys an exceptional geographical position.

Downtown

The economic, political, academic and cultural heart of the country, you will find in Sofia everything that a large capital can offer – numerous restaurants and bars with extraordinary value for money, particularly on Vitosha Boulevard, the main pedestrian street of Sofia.

But also numerous shopping centers recently built throughout the city, offering a large choice of local or foreign products and where you can do good shopping deals and find good deals while controlling your budget.

The main city of the Balkans since antiquity, Sofia has a rich and varied historical, cultural and artistic heritage, the numerous remains of which you can admire in the very center of the city.

Tourist sites and activities

The most visited tourist sites are the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, symbol of the city, the Church of Saint Sofia and the Church of the Rotunda of Saint George, considered the oldest building in Sofia.

In terms of cultural and social activities, you can go to the Ivan Vazov Theater or the National Palace of Culture which hosts events, conferences, exhibitions, shows and concerts.

Museums

Also remember to visit and admire the collections of the National Gallery of Fine Arts. Or those of the city's many museums – the historical museum, the archaeological museum, the ethnographic museum and the natural sciences museum which are located in the city center, near the National Assembly Square where the Parliament is also located , the Presidency and the headquarters of the National Bank.

Transport in Sofia

For accommodation in Sofia, you will easily find many hotels and youth hostels.

In particular, the Art Hotel in Sofia, near Vitosha Boulevard, which offers low-cost rooms and an ideal atmosphere for groups of young people who want to meet people and discover the city.

To get around the city, Sofia has its own airport connected by a public transport network of metro and buses.