Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Sofia, Bulgaria
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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 SofiaSight 1: Roman Catholic Cathedral of St Joseph
The Cathedral of St Joseph is a Latin Catholic cathedral in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. It is the co-cathedral of the Latin Diocese of Sofia and Plovdiv, together with the Cathedral of St Louis in Plovdiv.
Sight 2: Romanian Orthodox Church Holy Trinity
Holy Trinity, known as the Romanian Church, is a church of the Romanian Orthodox Church in the Bulgarian capital Sofia.
Sight 3: Sofia Synagogue
Book Free Tour*The Sofia Synagogue is a Romaniote Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in Sofia, Bulgaria. Completed in 1909, the synagogue is the largest synagogue in Southeastern Europe, the third-largest in Europe, and one of two active synagogues remaining in Bulgaria.
Sight 4: Banya Bashi Mosque
Banya Bashi Mosque is a mosque in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Sight 5: Sofia History Museum
The Regional History Museum – Sofia is housed in the building of the former Central Mineral Bath in Sofia.
Wikipedia: Регионален исторически музей (София) (BG), Website
Sight 6: Central Mineral Baths
The Central Mineral Baths is a landmark in the city center of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, a city known for the mineral springs in the area. It was built in the early 20th century near the former Turkish bath and was used as the city's public baths until 1986.
Sight 7: Church of St Petka of the Saddlers
The Church of St Petka of the Saddlers is a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.
Sight 8: Saint Sophia
The Statue of Sofia is a monumental sculpture in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Sight 9: Holy Nedelya Church
Saint Nedelya Cathedral, is an Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, a cathedral of the Sofia bishopric of the Bulgarian Patriarchate. 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.
Sight 10: Храм “Св. Николай Мирликийски Чудотворец”
The Church of St. Nicholas is an Eastern Orthodox Church in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia.
Sight 11: Света Петка Стара
St. Petka Stara is an ancient Orthodox church in the center of the Bulgarian capital Sofia.
Sight 12: Saint George Rotunda
Book Ticket*The Church of Saint George is a Late Antique red brick rotunda in Sofia, Bulgaria. Built in the early 4th century as Roman baths, it became a church inside the walls of Serdica, capital of ancient Dacia Mediterranea during the Roman Empire and Byzantine Empire. The Early Christian church is considered the oldest building in modern Sofia and belongs to the Bulgarian Orthodox Church.
Sight 13: National Archaeological Institute with Museum
The National Archaeological Museum is an archaeological museum in the centre of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. It occupies the building of the largest and oldest former Ottoman mosque in the city, originally known as Koca Mahmut Paşa Camii. The construction started in 1451 under grand vizier Veli Mahmud Pasha but due to his death in 1474 the mosque has been completed in 1494. The museum was established as a separate entity in 1893 as the National Museum directed by Czech Václav Dobruský with its headquarters in the former mosque that previously housed the National Library between 1880 and 1893.
Wikipedia: National Archaeological Museum, Bulgaria (EN), Website
Sight 14: City Garden
Book Free Tour*The City Garden is Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria's oldest and most central public garden, in existence since 1872. It is located between Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard to the north, Knyaz Alexander Battenberg Street to the west and Joseph Vladimirovich Gourko Street to the south, in the historical centre of the city.
Sight 15: National Ethnographic Museum
The Ethnographic Institute with Museum is a state cultural institution at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences in Sofia for the development of ethnology and parallel preservation of the material wealth of the past of the Bulgarian people.
Wikipedia: Институт за етнология и фолклористика с етнографски музей (BG)
Sight 16: Independence of Bulgaria
The Monument of Independence in Sofia was opened on September 22, 2007 and is located next to the building of the former Royal Palace.
Sight 17: National Art Gallery
The National Art Gallery is Bulgaria's national gallery, and houses over 50,000 pieces of Bulgarian art.
Sight 18: Royal Palace
The Royal Palace, is a historical and architectural landmark in the heart of the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, situated at the Battenberg Square. The palace played a pivotal role in the history of Bulgaria, witnessing the country's journey through monarchy, communism and democracy. Erected in the late 19th century as the royal residence, the palace's architecture blends various styles, with prominent influences from Austrian Neo-Baroque and French Rococo.
Sight 19: Amphitheatre of Serdica
The Amphitheatre of Serdica was an amphitheatre in the Ancient Roman city of Ulpia Serdica, now Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Discovered in 2004 and the subject of excavations in 2005 and 2006, the ruins of the amphitheatre lie on two adjacent sites in the centre of modern Sofia. The amphitheatre was built in the 3rd–4th century AD on top of a 2nd–3rd century theatre, which had been ravaged by the Goths. However, the amphitheatre remained in use for less than a century and was abandoned by the 5th century.
Sight 20: Света Параскева
The Church of St Paraskeva is a Bulgarian Orthodox church in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. The church, dedicated to Saint Paraskeva, is located on 58 Georgi Rakovski Street in the centre of the city. It is the third-largest church in Sofia.
Sight 21: National Opera and Ballet
The National Opera and Ballet is a national cultural institution in Bulgaria that covers opera and ballet. It is based in an imposing building in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.
Wikipedia: National Opera and Ballet of Bulgaria (EN), Website
Sight 22: Парк Заимов
"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.
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