Sofia City Guide

Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and a fascinating, beautiful city. As it is one of the oldest cities in Europe, it's filled with historical attractions. This city is home to many museums and churches, and all of its main sights can be seen within walking distance of the city centre. Two of the most famous museums are the Lyutov House and Oslekov House. Another great place to check out is the Sts. Cyril and Methodius National Library, which is home to the largest national book collection. The three most famous churches are the Church of St George, the church of St Sophia and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. The Largo, an architectural complex in downtown Sofia is also a fantastic spot to visit. Boutiques and bargains are what shopping in this city is all about, with a variety of shopping streets and local designs. If you want to try traditional Bulgarian food there are plenty of restaurants to choose from here, with a great selection of international eateries too. There are a number of vibrant nightclubs and trendy bars dotted throughout the city, with theatre, opera and dance performances also offered.

Sofia Weather

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  Sunny

  max: 16°C

  min: 0°C

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  Sunny

  max: 18°C

  min: 2°C

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  Sunny

  max: 21°C

  min: 5°C

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  Patchy light rain

  max: 16°C

  min: 6°C

Reviews of Sofia from boo.com

• grochala5233 says:

  “ Kinda think it can really be done in one or two days. There is stuff that\'s definitely taking the time to look at, particularly the Alexander Nevski Cathedral and Church of the Holy Seven. A lot of ancient Roman ruins are still preserved in relatively random places. The nearby Mt.… more Vitosha is nice, but it seemed like there were very few places to get a good view of the city. Also, keep in mind that taxis will try to scam you, but are generally the most time-effective means of transportation.close

  Posted: on May 9, 2008 |

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• Brodskyj says:

  “ The people here are wonderful. they are helpful and they provide great meals! the best hostel ive stayed in! no troubles and great security for all your valuables. whats more can i say? its like living at home with mum and dad again.

  Posted: on Dec 28, 2007 |

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• tomste5991 says:

  “ This city would \"rock\" if all the people weren\'t so damn greedy. There is a really bad attitude floating around. A significant problem is that with the massive discrepancy in earning power between tourists and Bulgarians the temptation of a fast buck is way too high.… more If the wealth that tourists brought was respected Sofia should get swamped with tourists very happily spending loads because everything but the culture is nice.close

  Posted: on Nov 10, 2007 |

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