Attractions
St Sofia
St Sofia is the oldest Eastern Orthodox church in the city,
dating from the 4th to 6th century, and is regarded as one of the
most significant examples of early Christian architecture in the
Balkans. In the 14th century the church gave its...
see full detailsSt George Rotunda
The rotunda church of St George is considered to be the oldest
building in Sofia, dating to the 4th century, and is situated amid
the remains of the ancient Roman town of Serdica. The St George
Rotunda is famous for its exquisite architecture...
see full detailsAlexander Nevsky Cathedral
One of the finest examples of 20th-century architecture in Sofia
and one of the symbols of the city, the magnificent Alexander
Nevsky Cathedral was built between 1882 and 1912 to honour the
Russian soldiers who died fighting to liberate Bulgaria from
Turkish rule in...
see full detailsNational Ethnographic Museum
The National Ethnographic Museum has one of the richest
collections on the Balkan Peninsula representing the traditions,
arts, crafts and lifestyle of the Bulgarian people from the 17th to
the 20th century. The museum contains a wealth of exhibits from
around the country, including...
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