The statue of the Boy with the Fishing Rod at Sitnyakovo Market

Over the years, ‘The Little Fisherman’ has seen its ups and downs. Rumour has it that, years ago, after a drinking session, local residents decided to cut off the boy’s fishing rod, and today he holds only the thick end of the rod in his right hand. However, around 30 years ago, the statue was […]

Women's Market

It is the oldest open-air market in Sofia and has existed since before the Liberation in 1878. Here you will find a wide variety of fruit and vegetables, as well as many exotic foods from the Middle East, such as spices and hummus. The market’s name dates back to the Ottoman era, when, according to […]