Sightseeing
in Sofia
What to see in Sofia, Bulgaria
St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
The Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevski is the largest Orthodox temple on the Balkan Peninsula.
The cornerstone of the St. Alexander Nevski cathedral was laid on February 19, 1882. At the same time, two texts were placed in the temple’s foundations: one was engraved on a metal plate, and the other was written on parchment. The historical events of 1877-1878 will be preserved forever in them.
Entrance fee without a guide: Free
Entrance with English Guide: Prices from €2.20 for children and students, and €4.40 for adults.
Vitosha Boulevard
Vitosha Boulevard (Vitoshka) is the main commercial street in the centre of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, which is abundant in posh stores, restaurants, and bars. It extends from St Nedelya Square to Southern Park. Many high-end fashion labels have outlets on Vitosha Boulevard and the neighbouring streets.
The boulevard is named after Vitosha, the mountain just next to Sofia.
Catedral de Sveta-Nedelya
The temple of Sveta Nedelya dates back to the 10th century, being a cathedral of the city from the 18th century. The sacred building has suffered destruction through the ages and has been reconstructed many times. The present building of the temple is among the landmarks of Sofia. It was designed by the famous Bulgarian architectural team Vasilyov-Tsolov. The relics of the Serbian king Stefan Uroš II Milutin are kept in the church.
Entrance fee without a guide: Free
Entrance with English Guide: Prices from €3.30 for children and students, and €6.60 for adults.
The National Institute of Archaeology with Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
The National Institute of Archaeology with Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences covers the complete study of the culture of tribes and peoples who have occupied present-day Bulgaria from the remote past until the 18th century. The Museum of Archaeology hosts the most numerous collections in Bulgaria, and its exhibitions reveal it as one of the most important centers in the country for promoting the cultural heritage of present-day Bulgaria.
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