Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Sofia, Bulgaria

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Number of sights 8 sights
Distance 1.8 km
Ascend 33 m
Descend 8 m

Experience Sofia in Bulgaria in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in SofiaIndividual Sights in Sofia

Sight 1: Sfumato Theatre Workshop

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Sfumato Theatre Workshop

Sfumato Theatre Workshop was founded in 1989 by directors Margarita Mladenova and Ivan Dobchev as an alternative to traditional Sofia theatres. He emphasizes the programs, at the expense of the repertoire. An example of Sfumatov's "programs" are the series of performances based on Dostoevsky, followed by those based on Strindberg.

Wikipedia: Театрална работилница „Сфумато“ (BG)

89 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 2: Sofia Theatre

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Sofia Theatre

Sofia Theatre is a drama theatre in the city of Sofia.

Wikipedia: Театър „София“ (BG), Website

349 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 3: Парк Заимов

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"Zaimov" is a park in Sofia, which bears the name of General Vladimir Zaimov. The Sofia Drama Theater, the Sfumato Theater Workshop and the Regional Health Center are located in the park.

Wikipedia: Заимов (парк в София) (BG)

638 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 4: Vasil Levski Monument

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The Monument to Vasil Levski in the centre of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, is one of the first monuments to be built in the then newly liberated Principality of Bulgaria. It commemorates the hanging of Bulgarian national hero and major revolutionary figure Vasil Levski on the same spot on 18 February 1873.

Wikipedia: Monument to Vasil Levski, Sofia (EN)

381 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 5: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

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St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Built in Neo-Byzantine style, it serves as the cathedral church of the Patriarch of Bulgaria and it is one of the 50 largest Christian church buildings by volume in the world. It is one of Sofia's symbols and primary tourist attractions. St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia occupies an area of 3,170 square metres (34,100 sq ft) and can hold 5,000 people inside. It is among the 10 largest Eastern Orthodox church buildings. It is the largest cathedral in the Balkans. It is believed that up until the year 2000 it was the largest finished Orthodox cathedral.

Wikipedia: Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia (EN)

230 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 6: The Unknown Soldier

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The Unknown Soldier David Holt / CC BY-SA 2.0

The Monument to the Unknown Soldier is a monument in the centre of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, located just next to the 6th-century Church of St Sophia, on 2 Paris Street. The monument commemorates the hundreds of thousands of Bulgarian soldiers who died in wars defending their homeland. Ceremonies involving the President of Bulgaria and foreign state leaders are often performed here.

Wikipedia: Monument to the Unknown Soldier, Sofia (EN)

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Sight 7: St. Sophia

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St. SophiaKlearchos Kapoutsis from Paleo Faliro, Greece / CC BY 2.0

The Saint Sofia Church is the oldest church in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, dating to the fourth century. In the predecessor building took place the Council of Serdica held most probably in 343 and attended by 316 bishops. In the 14th century, the church gave its name to the city, previously known as Serdika (Сердика).

Wikipedia: Saint Sophia Church, Sofia (EN)

117 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 8: Archeological level of the St. Sophia Basilica

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Archeological level of the St. Sophia Basilica Stoyan Dinev / CC BY-SA 4.0

The archeological level of the Basilica "St. Sofia" is a museum site, a branch of the Regional History Museum - Sofia.

Wikipedia: Археологическо ниво на базиликата „Света София“ (BG), Website

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