Sofia

Museums & galleries

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

This Orthodox cathedral is a landmark of Sofia and the second largest on the Balkan Peninsula. It was built to honor the victims of the Russo-Turkish War.

Temples & religious sites

Bulgarian Orthodox Church

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church in Sofia is the national church of the Bulgarian people within Eastern Orthodoxy. Steeped in centuries of faith and tradition, it offers a close look at Bulgarian religious culture.

Museums & galleries

Boyana Church

This medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church stands in the Boyana district on the outskirts of Sofia. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers both historical and artistic significance.

Nature

Vitosha

Rising 2,290 meters above sea level on the outskirts of Sofia, Mount Vitosha is a symbol of the city. It's easily accessible by bus and cable car, making it a great spot for hiking and skiing.

Temples & religious sites

Banya Bashi Mosque

This Sunni Muslim mosque is located in Sofia. It offers a close look at Islamic architecture.

Museums & galleries

National Archaeological Museum, Bulgaria

An archaeological museum in Sofia, Bulgaria, housed in a former Ottoman-era mosque building. It brings together archaeological finds gathered from around the city in one place.

Temples & religious sites

Saint Sophia Church

St. Sophia Church is an Orthodox church in Sofia, Bulgaria, built in the 4th century and counted among the city's oldest churches. It served as a mosque in the 16th century before being restored as a church again, and the city of Sofia takes its name from this very church.

Temples & religious sites

Saint Nedelya Church

An Eastern Orthodox cathedral in central Sofia with a history dating back to the 10th century. Rebuilt several times over the centuries, the current structure stands as one of Sofia's leading landmarks.