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Category: Culture
10. KvARTal
One of the most colourful places in Sofia is the old Jewish quarter, situated in the city centre and known as the “kvARTal district”. It is home to many modern shops, restaurants and cafés, set amidst beautiful houses and streets in the Venetian Secession style. The district is also famous for having been home to […]
9. Toplocentrala
From an old heating plant to a modern centre for contemporary art and culture. Toplocentrala was founded by a group of artists from the independent scene and is now one of the most popular venues for contemporary performing arts, festivals, exhibitions, concerts, seminars and urban events. You’re guaranteed unforgettable memories, especially if you visit the […]
8. Vrana Palace
Vrana Park-Museum will delight you with a magnificent collection of 821 species of trees, shrubs and grasses spread across an area of less than 100 hectares. It was established by Tsar Ferdinand for the royal family as a summer residence outside the city. Today, the park is open to visitors and, in autumn, hosts the […]
7. Vitosha Mountain
Few capital cities can boast of having a major mountain that is practically on their doorstep, just 30 minutes from the city centre. Vitosha Mountain awaits you with unique sights, nature trails, waterfalls and mountain huts in a quiet, peaceful and exceptionally beautiful setting. Visit the new generation of mountain huts – September, The Composers […]
6. Borisova Garden
Also known as “The Lungs of Sofia”, it is the largest park in the capital. Spending a day there is like taking a journey through a variety of plant species, sporting activities, vast playgrounds and monuments to prominent Bulgarians. The Japanese Garden, the Astronomical Observatory and the sacred Peter Dunov Garden are delightful surprises waiting […]
5. Elephant Bookstore
From Harry Potter licensed products to vintage issues of The New Yorker – Elephant Bookstore is an extraordinary place where you can find unique items for yourself and your family and spend an unforgettable time together. The shop is like a parallel vintage universe, filled with intriguing games, cards, magazines, books and unusual gifts.
4. Square 500
Sofia has not one, but two National Art Gallery buildings within walking distance – The Palace and Square 500. Square 500 is the newest and largest building, with 28 galleries spread over four floors. The exhibition features over 17,000 iconic works of Bulgarian art from the mid-19th and 20th centuries, European art from the 15th […]
3. The Largo in Sofia
Also known as “Independence Square”, Sofia’s Largo is the heart of the city, where you find yourself at the crossroads of several thousand years of history. Look around you, and you’ll see an Orthodox and a Catholic church, a synagogue and a mosque, and the Central Department Store with its monumental socialist architecture, right next […]
2. Raketa Rakia Bar
First things first, so let’s start with the food! “Raketa Rakia Bar” is actually a restaurant serving traditional Bulgarian dishes with a modern twist, served by friendly staff in a nostalgic, socialist-inspired setting. There, you’ll find the most delicious meatballs and kebabs, classic “snezhanka” and “shopska” salads, gypsy banitsa, and hundreds of varieties of rakia.