SOCIALIST ART MUSEUM
This park contains over 150 pieces of official art from the Communist era, ...Read more
NATIONAL GALLERY OF CANADA
Gallery housing a superb collection of over 2,000 Bulgarian and ...Read more
MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS (НА НА МУЗЕЙ)
This museum invites you to explore its rooms and take part in a variety of ...Read more
NATIONAL LIBRARY SAINTS-CYRILLE-AND-METHODS
Monumental colonnaded library near the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.Read more
BANYA BACHI MOSQUE (БАШИ ДЖАМИЯ БАШИ)
The Banya Bachi mosque, built in 1567, is Sofia's largest and most ...Read more
NATIONAL OPERA (СОФИЙСКА НАЦИОНАЛНА СОФИЙСКА)
The Opéra national offers a stage with a rich classical program all year ...Read more
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF ST. CYPRESS AND ST. METHODE
Read moreIt is the country's largest library with a fund of one million books and periodicals, including a rich collection of ancient Bulgarian books, historical documents of the National Renaissance, an impressive collection of maps, portraits and photographs, notes and records. Having overcome the very rigid registration and borrowing formalities, it is a valuable tool.
MAUSOLEUM OF PRINCE ALEXANDER BATTENBERG
Mausoleum built in honor of Alexander of Battenberg, Bulgaria's first ...Read more
PARLIAMENT (СЪБРАНИЕ СЪБРАНИЕ)
Monumental neo-Renaissance building near the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, ...Read more
BOOK MARKET IN SLAVEYKOV SQUARE
Large book market with small stalls and books of all kinds in front of the ...Read more
CHURCH OF THE SEVEN BULGARIAN SAINTS
This splendid, typically Byzantine building served as a mosque during the ...Read more
MUSÉE TERRE ET HOMMES
Museum featuring a rich collection of minerals, particularly remarkable for ...Read more
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
Read moreThis includes a collection of rare books of Bulgarian, Slavic, classical and modern European editions dating from the th to the th century.
NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC MUSEUM
Museum with themed exhibitions throughout the year.Read more
SYNAGOGUE (СИНАГОГА СИНАГОГА)
This Moorish-style synagogue bears witness to the importance of the Jewish ...Read more
ST.A.NEVSKI CATHEDRAL: THE CRYPT (КРИПТА)
Crypt housing an exceptional collection of icons dating from the 9th to the ...Read more
MUNICIPAL GALLERY OF FINE ARTS OF SOFIA
Gallery located in the municipal gardens, exhibiting and selling works by ...Read more
FONDATION BULGARE POUR LA BIODIVERSITÉ
This foundation is a major player in nature conservation in Bulgaria.Read more
CENTRE NATIONAL D’INFORMATIONS TOURISTIQUES
Read moreThe official tourist office is quite useful for obtaining practical and diverse information about the whole of Bulgaria: maps of the country and the main cities, information and brochures on places to visit throughout the country, on current cultural and sports events, transport, timetables, etc. Take this opportunity to ask your questions, especially if you are going to less touristy areas. Good reception in English and good listening skills.
ASSOCIATION BULGARE DES HÔTELIERS-RESTAURATEURS (BAHR)
Read moreThe Bulgarian Association of Hoteliers-Restaurateurs (BAHR) is a professional organization supporting the development of the hotel and restaurant industry in Bulgaria. Founded in 1993, it awards annual prizes for the best achievements in hotel and restaurant management. It also organizes the annual "Best Chef of BHRA" competition. In collaboration with the municipality of Veliko Tarnovo and "Tsarevgrad Tarnovo", it is behind the first international tourism fair "Cultural Tourism" in Bulgaria, which has been held since 2004 in the city of Veliko Tarnovo, the cultural capital of the Balkans. The association has regional structures throughout the country, and works closely with public bodies and tourism organizations in Bulgaria. It takes part in major national and international tourism fairs and exhibitions, and organizes seminars and training courses to enhance the skills of its members. The association's website, www.bhra-bg.org, is a popular source of information on Bulgarian tourism.
ASSOCIATION BULGARE POUR LE TOURISME ALTERNATIF
Association dedicated to ecotourism and tourism development in mountain and ...Read more
INSTITUT FRANÇAIS DE SOFIA
Institute offering French language courses, with branches in other French ...Read more
KREMIKOVTSI MONASTERY (МАНАСТИР КРЕМИКОВСКИ)
Founded in the 10th century, this monastery houses frescoes dating from the ...Read more
VITOCHA NATIONAL PARK (ПАРК ПАРК ПРИРОДЕН)
A national park where local residents can enjoy hiking, skiing and ...Read more
TRAVENTURIA
Agency offering excursions in the heart of Sofia as well as day trips ...Read more
CASCADE DE BOYANA
Discovering this waterfall is one of Sofia's most popular summer ...Read more
COULÉES DE PIERRE DE VITOCHA
Large piles of round boulders, like large pebbles.Read more
LAKE OF PANCHAREVO (ПАНЧАРЕВСКО ПАНЧАРЕВСКО)
This man-made lake at the foot of the mountain is ideal for kayaking, ...Read more