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Sofia Attractions

Boyana church

The Boyana church is a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church situated at the foot of the Vitosha Mountains, in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. In 1979, the building was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The church was built on different stages: in the 10th, 13th and ...

The Boyana church is a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church situated at the foot of the Vitosha Mountains, in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. In 1979, the building was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The church was built on different stages: in the 10th, 13th and 19th c. In the yard of the church is the grave of one of the last Bulgarian queens: Eleonora. She protected the church from desctruction in the 19th c. Next to the grave is a one hundred year old tree, imported by the Bulgarian king in the past from North America. Our king Ferdinand was keen on botany.

The church is famous with its frescoes, painted by an unknown local painter. You can see the miracles of St Nicolas inside and the famous Last Supper.

private transport, public bus 64

Sun Moon Vegetarian Gourmet Bakery

This cozy bakery produces organic breads that you can't find anywhere else. Besides they have daily vegetarian menu, offering groovy Balkan dishes as well as North African, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors. good taste for music, this artsy joint makes one always wanting to come back. ...

This cozy bakery produces organic breads that you can't find anywhere else. Besides they have daily vegetarian menu, offering groovy Balkan dishes as well as North African, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors. good taste for music, this artsy joint makes one always wanting to come back. Staff is supper nice.

Enjoy Slow Food

Sofia

Sofia is the capital city of Bulgaria. The name comes from Greek language and means wisdom. Today this is the biggest city in Bulgaria with approximately 2 mln people. It is one of the oldest capital cities in Europe. The main attractions are located in the city centre and can easily be seen with...

Sofia is the capital city of Bulgaria. The name comes from Greek language and means wisdom. Today this is the biggest city in Bulgaria with approximately 2 mln people. It is one of the oldest capital cities in Europe. The main attractions are located in the city centre and can easily be seen with a walking tour. Among the main sights are: Alexander Nevsky cathedral, St Sophia church, The National theatre, the Russian church, the Parliament, the governmental buildings and the Statue of Sofia.

If you want to see more of the city, you need transport. Worth a visit are the Boyana church, the Bells monument, the National History Museum, The Museum of Socialist art, the residential areas, built during communism.

airplane, bus, train or by car

Top Sofia Tours

$1820 Per Day

Northern Bulgaria & the Danube river plain 北保加利亚及多瑙河平原

Northern Bulgaria is interesting for it is the heart of the Bulgars, the long history reveals in the ancient capital towns of Vidin, Veliko Turnovo, Pliska  and the Dobrudzha. Many of the folk traditions of making wine, rakia can be still witnessed in the rural areas of the country. Home of some of the best preserved monasteries and old churches, with villages scattered all around the Dunabe plain this is a true adventure trip. Price on request, min 2 pax.

保加利亚北部是古保加利亚人的中心, 它拥有多个历史悠久的古城——Vidin, Veliko Tarnovo, Pliska and the Dobrudzha. 在许多地区老百姓还在自己酿葡萄酒及Rakiya (水果巴兰蒂)。 保加利亚是巴尔干半岛拥有修道院及教堂古建筑数量排名前列的国家,多瑙河平原的农村生活也很有意思。价格根据客人行程而定,2人起。

$35 Per Day

Sofia Tour

A walking sightseeing tour of Sofia, a pleasant city of boulevards and open spaces and see the city’s most important places of worship – Alexander Nevski Memorial Church and St.George Rotunda. Walk along the main streets and see the most important landmarks in the city centre - St. Nedelya Square and St. Nedelya Church, St. Petka of the Saddlers, the Synagogue, the Central Baths,the Mosque, the underpass outside the President's Office, Alexander Battenberg Square, the National Theatre, the former Royal Palace, the Russian Church, St. Sophia Church .I will make you feel the atmosphere of this city which history dates back to the ancient times.