Videnie

Videnie takes digital art to a whole new level — not as something you simply look at, but as an experience that draws you in with your full attention. Light, sound and movement come together in immersive installations that blur the line between reality and imagination and make the audience part of the action itself. […]

Maychin Dom Garden

Younger residents of Sofia might ask: “Why is the park called that, when ‘Maychin Dom’ is located next to the National Palace of Culture?” But older residents will recall that from its very inception in 1903 right up until the mid-1970s, Sofia’s first specialist obstetrics and gynaecology clinic was situated near the junction of Hristo […]

Greenwich Book Centre

A book centre like no other. A wide selection of fiction and non-fiction, useful guides for travel enthusiasts, a collection of music on CD or LP for every music lover, craft supplies, children’s toys and gifts, all waiting to be discovered on every shelf… A place with a unique atmosphere, perfect for a longer stay, […]

Sofia Puppet Theatre

Originally founded in 1949 with funds provided by the actress Mara Penkova, Bulgaria’s first puppet theatre attracted such widespread public attention that, two years later, the company was granted the status of a professional state puppet theatre. Every year, children can choose from over 30 shows, whilst adults can enjoy entertaining and thought-provoking performances, such […]

Museum of Illusions

Here, you’ll step into a world of optical illusions and light painting, and your whole perception of science will be turned on its head. If traditional museums or galleries aren’t really your thing, here you can learn more about art and science in a fun and unconventional way. The museum’s exhibition is constantly updated, so […]

Techno Magic Land

The main aim of the Techno Magic Land interactive children’s centre is to educate children about the technologies that are bound to become an even more integral part of their future daily lives. Unlike a traditional museum, the exhibits here are presented in an interactive way through experiments, because the creators of Techno Magic Land […]

Mátzalo

Mátzalo is the place where you can let your imagination run wild and express yourself through various ceramic forms. Just relax.

No. 8

For aesthetes and travellers in search of the latest in design, No8 offers enchanting items that go beyond the needs of anyone who steps inside this design sanctuary. In this concept store, you’ll find treasures from all over the world – delicate jewellery straight from Barcelona’s artistic El Born district, colourful creations supporting the Karm […]

Maimunarnika

Amidst the evergreen pines of Borisova Garden lies a spot that even witnessed our parents’ wild youth. A cult venue, it is one of the few places in summer offering visitors a refreshing cool respite. There’s music for everyone here, so you can hear everything from hip hop and drum and bass to heavy rock. […]

Bobby & Kelly

“Patilantsi” – a familiar name from childhood and the stories of Ran Bosilek’s characters – became Sofia’s first modern amusement park in 1998. With bumper cars, a plane cockpit, roundabouts, gondolas, a stage and the sound of children’s laughter, the park in the Mladost 3 residential district quickly became a magnet for children from all […]