Sofia, Bulgaria – Top 25 Things to Do and See in Sofia
Sofia is one of the oldest cities in Europe. Originally established by the Thracians, it was later an important city of the Roman Empire. Sofia became the capital of Bulgaria in 1879 - a year after the Liberation of the country from 500 years of Turkish enslavement. Although the main sights are concentrated in the city center and can be seen in 24 hours, there’s a plenty of things to do in Sofia and the surrounding area. Here are the top 25 things to do and see in Sofia: 1. St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral is Sofia’s main tourist attraction and a great start if you’re wondering what to do in Sofia first. 2. The Saint Sofia Church is the second oldest church in the city. 3. The Royal Palace (the National Art Gallery and the Ethnographic Museum) was among the first symbols of Sofia. 4. The “Ivan Vazov” National Theatre is Bulgaria’s biggest and most imposing theatre in the country. 5. Vitosha Boulevard is one of the main shopping streets in the city center. 6. The National Palace of Culture abbreviated in Bulgarian as NDK is the largest multifunctional congress, conference, convention and exhibition center in Southeastern Europe. 7. The Saint Sophia Statue, erected in 2000 is another symbol of Sofia. 8. The Central Mineral Baths is a landmark in the center of Sofia, a city known for the mineral springs in the area. 9. The hot mineral springs in the very center of the city, next to the building of the Central Mineral Baths. 10. The mosque Banya Bashi is situated in the center of Sofia close to the mineral baths. 11. The Sofia Synagogue is the largest in South Eastern Europe. 12. St. Nedelya Cathedral - Being one of the largest Orthodox churches in Sofia and on prominent display from along the entire length of the pedestrian Vitosha Boulevard. 13. Ancient Serdica Complex in Sofia situated just above the Serdika metro station, displays the remains of the Roman city, Serdica, that once occupied this area. 14. The Church of St Petka of the Saddlers (“St. Petka Samardzhiyska”) is a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church in Sofia. 15. St. George Rotunda Church is an Early Christian red brick rotunda that is considered the oldest building in Sofia.16. The Changing of the Guard is a must-see attraction in many countries and Bulgaria is no exception. 17. The National Museum of Archaeology in Sofia is the oldest museum in Bulgaria.18. The church of St Nicholas the Miracle-Maker also known as the Russian church in Sofia.19. The Monument to the Tsar Liberator. 20. The National Assembly of Bulgaria was established in 1879 and has been proclaimed a monument of culture for its historic significance. 21. Borisova gradina is the oldest and best known park in Sofia. 22. Vitosha Mountain: Vitosha is a the large mountain overlooking Sofia and the oldest nature park on the Balkan Peninsula. 23. The Boyana Church is a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church, one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. 24. Central Department Store (TZUM) 25. The Independence Square ( Plostad Nezavisimost )
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Sofia, Bulgaria – Top 25 Things to Do and See in Sofia
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Festa Sofia Hotel - Sofia Hotels, Bulgaria
Festa Sofia Hotel 4 Stars Hotel in Sofia, Bulgaria Within US Travel Directory Within 200 m from the Bulgaria Mall and tram stop, Festa Sofia Hotel offers elegant rooms with free WiFi connection and satellite TV. It features a spa centre and a beauty salon, as well as 2 restaurants, 3 bars and 4 conference rooms. The spa centre comprises a sauna and a steam bath. Guests can also work out in the fitness, or enjoy in one of the massage and aroma therapy treatments.
There is also a hairdresser on site.
The Restaurant Festa serves local and international cuisine in a discrete atmosphere.
The Mezzanine pampers its guests with a fine selection of drinks and deserts, while the Lobby offers a variety of coffee specialities.
The Shisha Sahara Lounge Nargile & offers its guest exquisite tobacco tastes and a fine selection of drinks.
All Festa Sofia’s rooms offer panoramic views of the city or Vitosha Mountain.
They are air conditioned, and come with a safety deposit box.
Every room has a private bathroom with a bathtub.
Situated in a modern business district, the hotel is 18kmfrom the SofiaInternational Airportand 5km from thecitycentre.The National HistoryMuseum can be reached in a 4-minute drive, and the UNESCO-protected Boyana Church and the National Park Vitosha are 2.4 km away. There is an underground garage on site available for a surcharge.During winter season, transfers to the Vitosha Mountain Ski Slopes can be arranged upon request.
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A Wine Tour Around Bulgaria
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National theatre Ivan Vazov | Sofia, Bulgaria
A short documentary clip, shot on 20.07.2012 in Sofia, Bulgaria. The National Theatre Ivan Vazov impresses with its exquisite architecture.
Кратък документален клип, заснет на 20.07.2012 в центъра на София, България. Народният театър Иван Вазов впечатлява с изящната си архитектура.
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Sofia,Bulgaria (Centre Of Culture, NDK) Cats Venue
I was in Sofia, the Capital of Bulgaria seeing my daughter in the Musical Cats playing the part of Grizabella
The centre where the Musical was playing sat 4,000 people and was huge !, after we had left my daughter to go and prepare for her 2 show day on the Sunday, I could not resist taking up the Mavic for a flight.
It was very windy, (as can be seen by the tree movement) I stayed
in a position so as not to fly over peoples heads, in a direct line of fountains, leading to the City Centre.
I made it to a height of approx. 200ft and done a couple of 360s to take in the view.
The centre (inside) was undergoing restoration and was like a building site in parts!.
I must say that I felt completely at ease, and never encountered any hostility from the local people.
Sofia is a great City and has many historical building, I wish that I had more time there to take in its beauty.
The food and drink was very good, and extremely cheap in comparison to other places I have recently visited.
Sofia, Bulgaria is definitely a place to visit, if you have not already and flights are very cheap if booked well in advance.
Hope you enjoy my brief flight, and please feel free to comment.
Borisova garden, Sofia, Bulgaria - Bike view
05 June, 2011 at Borisova garden. I was filming this while riding my bike.
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Neo-Renaissance National Assembly of Bulgaria edifice in central Sofia.
Sofia has been a centre of Christianity since the times of the Roman
Empire. A view of Sofia with the snow-capped peaks of Vitosha rising in
the background. The Monument to the Tsar Liberator was inaugurated in
1907. The Largo. The centre of the city is well-known for being paved
with yellow Viennese cobblestones. The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is
one of the largest Eastern Orthodox churches in the world. The
architecture of Sofia's centre is mostly typically Central European.
The former royal palace at Battenberg Square, now the National Art
Gallery. The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences building. Front view of the
National Palace of Culture. The Neoclassical old Royal Printing Office
built 18821884, today the National Gallery for Foreign Art. The newly
renovated Sofia Airport is an important part of the Bulgarian capital's
infrastructure. Heavy traffic near Orlov most (Eagles' Bridge) in the
centre of the city. Sofia University. Foreign embassies occupy some of
Sofia's most beautiful historic houses. In addition to older
architecture, Sofia also boasts a number of modern buildings — Mall of
Sofia, Sofia Tower and the first IMAX cinema in Southeastern Europe are
shown here. Top-level football in Sofia: PFC Levski Sofia playing
Chelsea F.C. at the Vasil Levski National Stadium during the UEFA
Champions League 2006-07. The Church of St Sophia, built in the middle
of the 6th century under Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, gave the city
its name. The Council of Ministers of Bulgaria in central Sofia. The
DZI headquarters in central Sofia. Ivan Vazov National Theatre. The
seven-storey house of Baron Gendovich, one of the first high-rise
buildings in the city, was completed in 1914. A new office building on
Bulgaria Blvd., an example of one of the many new buildings that
spurred in the city in recent years.
National Theater Ivan Vazov and the city garden, filmed with a drone
The city garden in Sofia, near that Ivan Vazov national theater, filmed with a drone
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I took a walk in the city garden of our capital city and flew around the beautiful historic buildings in that central part of the city. The only problem was the height restrictions, as due to the garden being situated quite away from the airport, but right under the trajectory of airplanes, the DJI app is restricting me to fly no more than 60 meters high. This is not a big problem as, unless I fly into the ministry of transportation building, which is the 60 meters high “skyscraper” in the area. Our center piece is the amazing National Theater “Ivan Vazov”, in a stunning neoclassical architectural style, with gold decoration and patinated roof with its lion pulling chariots – a true art piece from the ages. The building was finished in 1907, but later had to be reconstructed several times after its partial or full destructions from fires and WWII bombings, but here it now stays tall as a true Sofia symbol. So many government buildings can be spotted around, the ministries of transportation, justice, defense, economy, the National Art gallery, the Telephone hall. The square near the garden is now empty and is used for different events and installations, but until the nineties here was situated the mausoleum of Georgi Dimitrov. In true communist fashion there was a mummy in the center, but when the democratic years kicked in the mausoleum was deemed too much of a reminder of a time we want to forget so it was duly demolished. Also interesting is to peep in the new Parliament building – it is not a new building, but the parliament is going to move here in this iconic building, which was called the Party House (not famous for its fun parties, but for the communist party who inhabited it). Looking over it we see a lavish glass roof and facades hidden behind the historic walls.
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The Bells. Monument to children in Sofia, Bulgaria. Funny guard onsite
We are visiting a monument dedicated to all children in the world, located in Sofia, Bulgaria. It has the bells for all countries in the world and only children are allowed to ring it.
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Ruse is a gorgeous and relaxing city in Bulgaria right along the Danube. Join me for a tour of a super accommodation we found. Here’s a link if you’re interested. :)
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Ivan Vazov National Theatre, Sofia
The Ivan Vazov National Theatre is Bulgaria's national theatre, as well as the oldest and most authoritative theatre in the country and one of the important landmarks of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. It is located in the centre of the city, with the facade facing the City Garden.
Founded in 1904 by the artists from the Salza i Smyah company, it was initially called simply the National Theatre, but before being named after the prominent writer Ivan Vazov it also bore the name of Krastyu Sarafov between 1952 and 1962. The theatre's Neoclassical building, designed by famous Viennese theatre architects Hermann Helmer and Ferdinand Fellner, was finished in 1906 and opened on 3 January 1907. The building was extensively damaged by a fire in 1923 during an anniversary celebration, but was reconstructed in 1929 by German architect Martin Dülfer.
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