Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria with about 1.4 million citizens and wide green area. Today, Sofia is a dynamic Eastern European capital and unique combination of European, Communist styles architecture, many beautiful orthodox churches and beautiful scenery of natural looks and The Vitosha Mountain.
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Things to do in Sofia
Whenever you come to visit, there are some suggestions to be done or visit in the Sofia.
1. The Royal Palace
The best historic buildings that take back visitor to the history of Royal Family with the beautiful National Art Gallery and the Ethnographical Museum.
2. The Boris’ Garden
A huge expanse of woods, lawns, flowerbeds, lakes and fountains, sports stadium and an open-air theatre that attract visitor to have fun with lots of activities.
3. The National Museum of Military History
One of the most popular museums in Sofia that have collection of the military history, from ancient times to the modern day. Also remind you the days of The World War I and The World War II.
4. Alexander Nevski Memorial Church
A famous church and religious site with the Neo-Byzantine style.
5. The National Archaeological Museum
Offers a good insight into the country’s cultural and social history with religious site of the Great Mosque of Sofia during the years of the Turkish rule.
6. The Ivan Vazov National Theater
The best theater and enjoyment place for the newly and old visitor of Sofia.
7. The Boyana Church
One of the oldest buildings in Sofia nearly about 900 years old Church located at the foot of Mt. Vitosha and Bojana Church.
8. The Vitosha Mountain
The huge and beautiful mountains area that cover the great view of Sofia with Ski and Snowboard Areas.
9. The Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohidski,
One of the famous, informative and educational building that is world famous university of Sofia and best place for those visitor who came for the survey and take education.
10. The Banja Basi Mosque
Religious place in Sofia, a huge architectural mosque and best place for the prayer.
Entertainment and Nightlife in Sofia
Entertainment is a special part of happy life. People love music and try to find different activities for entertain their selves. Some of famous places in Sofia are:
1. Cineplex
The best state of the art with multiscreen cinema inside the City Center Sofia mall, offering the same fare as Cinema City. Best place for the enjoyment with the interior decorated collection and architectural building.
2. Buddha Bar
Buddha is wisdom and this bar shows great environment of the circle of the sun with best look and offers delicious a cup of aromatic coffee, wonderful dinner with 24 hours service.
3. Jack’s Piano Bar Jack`s
Famous for the brilliant piano players that entertain customer with lite and beautiful music.
Restaurants and Dining in Sofia
Everyone wants great dining of their own flavor and taste. As same there are hundreds of delightful local and international restaurants that offers large variety of taste in food with best hospitality and peaceful environment. Some of famous restaurants are:
1. Krim Restaurant
Famous for the serving of Eastern European, European, Italian and Mediterranean cuisines.
2. The BESO Bar & Dinner
Specialty of BESO Bar & Dinner is Eclectic cuisines with stylish presentation. It offer best Bar and Dining environment at one place.
3. The Red House
Offers yummy pizza and grill food with the interior decorated look and pleasant atmosphere.
When to Visit Sofia
The best time to visit Sofia is during the summer season. The best months include to visit Sofia are April, June, July, August, September, October and November. In these months weather is very fine with little cool atmosphere of winter, beauty of spring, little hotness of summer and wet sense of rainy season.
I traveled to Sofia and loved it. The food and the people were absolutely amazing. Not to mention, everything is really inexpensive so I came back with alot of goodies. I can’t wait to go back. Great Post