Are you looking to spend summer this year somewhere different? Look no more and come to Sofia, Bulgaria. This hidden European gem has a lot to offer and it might nicely surprise you.
Here are some ideas of the best sites you can see in Sofia if you are visiting for a day or two.
National Palace of Culture
Start your tour by visiting the National Palace of Culture. The locals call it NDK, in short. It's one of the city's focal points and a popular place for meetings and social gatherings. NDK is a home to numerous concerts, exhibitions, and art events throughout the year. NDK is one of the landmarks of the city and no tourist ever misses it when making their first trip to Sofia. It is situated in a beautiful city garden where you can enjoy a relaxed stroll and the sound of water.
Vitosha Boulevard (Vitoshka Shopping Street)
Continue your journey along the main shopping street - Vitosha Boulevard, though the locals call it just Vitoshka. Named after the mountain surrounding the city, Vitoshka is the main shopping hub for all locals and guests of the Bulgarian capital. Dive into the variety of shops, offering the latest fashion trends, grab a pair of fancy shoes or simply cool down and have lunch in one of the many restaurants you will pass by.
The Largo
After Vitoshka continue strolling down while you reach the yellow coblestones and the Largo. The Largo is basically a square, built during socialist times and it's a prime example of socialist architecture. What makes it more interesting, however, is that you can see the city "layered" - a church from the middle ages is located there, a mosque, Roman ruins and modern buildings. The Largo is the only place in Sofia where examples of different architectural periods are all together at one place.
Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Keep walking down the yellow coblestones and soon you will reach Alexander Nevski Cathedral. There is a high chance you have already seen it online, part of advertisements, post cards and anything alike. It's of the main things Sofia is famous for. It's an Orthodox cathedral and one of the 50 largest Christian Orthodox Church buildings in the world. Close by you can also see St. Sofia Church, and the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, whose eternal fire honours the memory of all soldiers who died throughout wars.
Ivan Vazov National Theater
Last but not least, don't forget to visit Ivan Vazov National Theater. It's one of the most beautiful buildings in Sofia named after the most prominent Bulgarian writer. This is the oldest and most authoritative and respected theater in the whole country. The theater is an important cultural and architectural landmark created by an Austrian architect in the beginning of the 20th century.
And that's not all!
Together with great sites, shopping options and entertainment opportunities Sofia is a lovely instagrammable spot!
Here are a few tips how you can document your visit in the most attractive and colourful way!
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