dynamicAdUnit_lingerlonger
Share
Sofia Sofia

The rich tones of nature mingle in the indelible images of this glorious Eastern European capital. Sage green domes curve against a pale blue sky atop Sofia’s extraordinary cathedral, hinting at the city’s Ottoman past. In the open-air atmosphere of a sprawling antique market, burgundy joins gold and spring green in the alluring palettes of revered Orthodox icons. Sofia is a destination where the drama of history is preserved within astonishing museums and atmospheric restaurants, while present day style is displayed upon evocative theater stages and galleries of contemporary. Experience distinctive places of grandeur and embrace this city’s exquisite Balkan essence.

Memorable Experiences
  • Ancient Masquerade
    Gaze upon a solid gold Thracian mask at the Archaeological Museum.
  • Natural Havens
    Wander Borisova Gradina's parklands past lily ponds and hawthorn hedges.
  • Snowy Paradise
    Glide down the slopes of Mount Vitosha to glimpse Sofia from 2000 meters up.
  • Picturesque Spas
    Rejuvenate at Bankya's historic natural hot springs and mineral beach.
  • Distinctive Details
  • Ivy vines crawl across a courtyard garden where tea is served from porcelain pots. Indulge in the croissants, pastries, and fine chocolate cakes of Villa Rosiche, an inviting café on Neofit Rilski Street.
The Luxury Collection Hotels and Resorts Nearby
dynamic_CountryCategory_HeaderImage
Culture Performances and exhibitions stimulate from within the city’s impressive buildings.
  • Highly Recommended
  • Red House Center for Culture and Debate A deep ochre hue covers the façade of an Italianate mansion. Tall leafy trees shade arched windows... Read More
  • Museum of Earth and Man Light streams through a long stretch of peaked skylights that crown a serene, early 20th century... Read More
  • Alexander Nevsky Cathedral A swift, clanging rhythm echoes through the regal squares and tree-lined avenues of Sofia as the... Read More
  • Local Charms
  • Sofia City Art Gallery A graceful sage, carved of dark stone, stands regally to the side of the marble entrance of an Art... Read More
dynamic_CountryCategory_HeaderImage
Shopping Discover rare crafts by artisans who have passed their secrets on through generations.
  • Local Specialty
  • The Central Sofia Market Hall Towering kelly green columns rise from tiled floors, pluming into vivid girders that support a... Read More
  • Alexander Nevsky Antique Market Copper candleholders, silver teaspoons, and tarnished stopwatches cover the red velvet cloth that... Read More
  • Shops & Boutiques
  • City Center Sofia Towers of light illuminate shelves of sumptuous Missoni sweaters. Blue jeans and tailored jackets... Read More
  • Chushkarcheto Upon a beige tile floor, large wicker baskets cradle rolled rugs. Like soft bouquets of woven... Read More
dynamic_CountryCategory_HeaderImage
Cuisine National meals mingle with European inspiration in inviting atmospheres.
  • Acclaimed
  • Clock House The billowed sails of grand wooden ships drift across a cherry red wall, illuminated by the warm... Read More
  • UNO The pungent aroma of sun-dried tomatoes permeates an oven-baked chicken smothered in goat cheese... Read More
  • Indigenous Flavors
  • Beyond the Alley Behind the Cupboard The sound of a Cuban son drifts through a room where mauve velvet chairs surround antique tables.... Read More
  • Local Specialty
  • Pod Lipite Striped blankets stretch across long benches on a covered wooden balcony. Overlooking a shaded... Read More
dynamic_CountryCategory_HeaderImage
Noteworthy History and culture collide in theaters, archaeological sites and nearby villages.
  • Day Excursions
  • Koprivshtitsa Village A folkloric portico graced with pastel-hued murals marks the entrance to the Oslekov House, an... Read More
  • Highly Recommended
  • National Theatre Ivan Vazov Streams of water shoot out from both sides of a whimsical fountain that leads to a stately pink... Read More
  • Rotunda of Sveti Georgi Tall, thin, yellow candles rise from a brass tray filled with sand before a serene image of Christ.... Read More
  • Recreation
  • Vitosha Mountain As winter’s glistening blanket melts each spring, wildflowers begin to bloom on majestic slopes.... Read More
Nous sommes d�sol�s, mais les informations sur cette destination ne sont pas disponibles en fran�ais. Vous pouvez toutefois trouver ces informations en anglais.