Northwest Bulgaria
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Northwest Bulgaria
Sofia City Center
Noted for its museums and historic sites, there's plenty to explore in Sofia City Center. Top attractions like Slaveykov Square and Ivan Vazov National Theatre are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Serdika Station or Lavov Most Station to see more of the city.
Lozenets
Unique features of Lozenets include the spas and bars. Make a stop by Sofia Zoo or Borisova Gradina Park while you're exploring the area.
Vitosha District
Vitosha District is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mount Vitosha and Boyana Church.
Mladost
While you're in Mladost, take in top sights like Inter Expo and Congress Center or Winter Palace of Sports, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Mladost 1 or Business Park Station.
Sredets District
While visiting Sredets District, you might make a stop by sights like Monument to the Liberating Tsar and Central Military Club.
Rajon Triaditsa
If you're spending some time in Rajon Triaditsa, Vitosha Blvd and National Palace of Culture are top sights worth seeing.
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Popular places to visit
Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Gaze in awe at this magnificent cathedral and step inside to see a fascinating collection of mosaics, murals and religious icons.
National Palace of Culture
This impressive castle-like monument is a multipurpose cultural center that hosts art exhibitions, a film festival and concerts by well-known performers.
Sofia Central Mineral Baths
You can find out about the history of Sofia with a stop at Sofia Central Mineral Baths. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Bulgarian Parliament
Admire the architecture of Bulgaria’s national assembly building and attend a parliamentary session at this elegant government building in Sofia’s city center.
Mount Vitosha
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Vitosha during your travels in Sofia. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Ivan Vazov National Theatre
Sofia’s largest theater combines a fascinating array of art and architecture with a busy schedule of performances by some of Bulgaria’s finest actors.
- Alexander Nevski Cathedral
- National Palace of Culture
- Seven Rila Lakes
- Sofia Central Mineral Baths
- Bulgarian Parliament
- Mount Vitosha
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre
- Sofia University
- Vitoshka Boulevard
- Slaveykov Square
- National Archaeological Museum
- Borisova Gradina
- Saint Sofia Monument
- Church of St. George
- Central Sofia Market Hall
- Cyril and Methodius National Library of Bulgaria