2 days in Sofia
About the city
🗺️ Sofia, Bulgarian Sofiya, capital of Bulgaria. It is situated near the geographical centre of the Balkans region, in the Sofia Basin, a troughlike valley in the western part of the country.Be enthralled by the energy of the city and the trendy enclaves and artistic vibe that inhabited the city streets perfect suit a 2 day itinerary!
Day 1 evening
Arrival to Sofia
Day 2
1
Serdika
Head to Serdika
Serdika, which was the ancient name for Sofia, sits at the historical centre of the Bulgarian capital and in the metro station, you can see the ancient remains of the former city.
Serdika, which was the ancient name for Sofia, sits at the historical centre of the Bulgarian capital and in the metro station, you can see the ancient remains of the former city.
2
Church St. George Rotunda
⛪ Sight near Serdika Station would be the Church of St George Rotunda, which is a 4th-century church that sits among the ruins
3
St. Kyriaki Cathedral Church
Walk only about 100 metres to the Sveta Nedelya Church.
⛪ This Eastern Orthodox church is one of the most important in Bulgaria and is defined by its incredible architecture.
⛪ This Eastern Orthodox church is one of the most important in Bulgaria and is defined by its incredible architecture.
4
Regional History Museum - Sofia
🏛️ Located in what used to be the central bathhouse of the city, the building now houses relics and history from the city from its ancient past until 1944.
Don't miss
Outside of the museum, you will find a series of public fountains where you will notice locals filling up bottles and jugs of water, all giving off a faint smell of sulphur.
Don't miss
Outside of the museum, you will find a series of public fountains where you will notice locals filling up bottles and jugs of water, all giving off a faint smell of sulphur.
5
"Ivan Vazov" National Theater
🏛️ Named for who is arguably Bulgaria’s most famous author and playwright, the Ivan Vasov Theatre is one of the most famous and beautiful monuments in Sofia.
6
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Sofia Bulgaria
End your tour of Sofia’s most famous monuments at perhaps the most iconic structure in the Bulgarian capital: the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
⛪ The Cathedral is built on the Neo-Byzantine style and it is believed to be one of the top 50 largest Christian church buildings in the world.
🎟️ Entrance is free
⛪ The Cathedral is built on the Neo-Byzantine style and it is believed to be one of the top 50 largest Christian church buildings in the world.
🎟️ Entrance is free
7
Vitosha
Stroll around Vitosha Street
🍽️ Full of shops, terraces, restaurants, bars and coffee shops, this pedestrian street is the heart of the capital. Stroll around the street and enjoy the vibe and the mountains as a backdrop.
🍽️ Full of shops, terraces, restaurants, bars and coffee shops, this pedestrian street is the heart of the capital. Stroll around the street and enjoy the vibe and the mountains as a backdrop.
Day 3
1
Sofia Synagogue
🏁 Make your first stop of your second day in Sofia be the beautiful Sofia Synagogue.
Here you can learn more about Sofia’s Jewish culture.
Here you can learn more about Sofia’s Jewish culture.
2
Banya Bashi
🕌 One of the best monuments to Bulgaria’s Islamic history and Ottoman past is the Banya Bashi Mosque.
Originally constructed in the 16th century when Bulgaria was under Ottoman rule
Originally constructed in the 16th century when Bulgaria was under Ottoman rule
3
Sofia's Central Market Hall
Across the street from the Banya Bashi Mosque lies Sofia’s central covered market.
🛍️ A great place popular with locals to grab a quick bite to eat, do a bit of shopping, or to pick up some local specialities and it is very much worth stopping by.
🛍️ A great place popular with locals to grab a quick bite to eat, do a bit of shopping, or to pick up some local specialities and it is very much worth stopping by.
4
Ladies Market
About 200 metres behind the synagogue and central market lies the open-air Ladies Market.
Operates daily and has a massive selection of just about everything you could possibly need, however, it is mostly full of local fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
Operates daily and has a massive selection of just about everything you could possibly need, however, it is mostly full of local fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
5
Balkan Bites
🍲 Free Food Tour
Spend your afternoon learning about it’s thriving culinary scene with the people at Balkan Bites.
About the tour
✔️ The tour meets every day at 2PM in the Crystal Park in front of the head sculpture of Stefan Stambolov.
✔️ The tour will last a couple of hours and will take you by a number of fantastic Sofia eateries, giving you a few samples to try, while also teaching you about both traditional Bulgarian cuisine.
Spend your afternoon learning about it’s thriving culinary scene with the people at Balkan Bites.
About the tour
✔️ The tour meets every day at 2PM in the Crystal Park in front of the head sculpture of Stefan Stambolov.
✔️ The tour will last a couple of hours and will take you by a number of fantastic Sofia eateries, giving you a few samples to try, while also teaching you about both traditional Bulgarian cuisine.
Other places to visit
1
Borisova Gradina
🌳 The capital has numerous parks and green areas. This is a perfect occasion to rest and to cool off the summer heat. Borisova is the biggest, oldest and the most-known park in Sofia.
The park is located near the football stadium and is dominated by a communist sculpture.
The park is located near the football stadium and is dominated by a communist sculpture.
2
Socialist art Museum
🖼️ An open-air museum dedicated to the communist era in Bulgaria
The museum worth to visit with its national monuments and ancient Thracian treasures.
The museum worth to visit with its national monuments and ancient Thracian treasures.
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