Sofia In Your Pocket
Sveti Georgi basilica, SofiaSofia may not be as breathtakingly beautiful as many other Central and Eastern European capitals but it still has plenty going for it: a compact and manageable city centre with some rather pretty Neo-Classical and Secession buildings, antique gold treasures in the museums and Roman ruins dotted around the place. So prolific are the Doric columns that they are simply left lying around the public parks and recent excavation work has uncovered all manner of traces of the Roman city of Serdica, including an amphitheatre, and an old Roman road that is now being restored as a tourist attraction.
Without a doubt, the gold domes of the Alexander Nevsky cathedral against the backdrop of a perhaps still snow-covered Vitosha Mountain on a crystal clear day is a view that has to be seen.
Spring, Summer and Autumn are great months to enjoy Sofia's cafe society as tables move out onto the pavement and the fact that Sofia residents try to escape the hot city in July and August makes them the best months for visitors to enjoy a less hectic, traffic-free Sofia.
Sofia's main hotels are centrally located and many of the main sights are within easy walking distance. Check out our walking tour suggestions for spending anything from a couple of hours to a full day taking in a variety of Sofia's main sights.
We have been producing city guides for Sofia since 1993 so we really are the people who can tell you what there is to see and do in Sofia.
Latest Sofia Comments:
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Hi Carol thanks for the reviews... we now have a large sign in English as well as Bulgarian.. with A Union Jack Flag on the sign and an Indian Flag as well....Art Club Museum
Its a wonderful place to have ur drink and rest and well-decorated with friendly beautiful waitresses with warm smiles....Art Club Museum
The food is fine - good and filling but nothing to get over exited about...this place is much more about the location than the food but it's certainly very acceptable aand there is something for everyone's taste on the larger extensive menu....International Baptist Church
International Baptist Church no longer meets at Interpred. They now meet each Sunday at 11 AM. Ulitsa Pirin 91 (near Blvd....JJ Murphy's
Great food & beer .Staff is very friendly and good to hang with local's during a good football match ...Art Club Museum
there should be more info. about the food than location....Taj Mahal
Well, I am surprised at Venkatesh.The restaurant serves terrible 'British' style curries. Those who have travelled to India know just how good 'real' Indian food is....Taj Mahal
I am an Indian currently visiting Sofia. The food is very tasty and authentic. I would certainly recommend this restaurant to any one....McCarthy's Irish Pub
definitely not gone overboard in trying to be a fancy Irish bar to attract people, just an orindary old ...Predi 10
Fantastic meal, interesting space, friendly and knowledgeable staff and phenomenal value for money. Highly recommended - and ask the owner / staff to suggest dishes, they are different but well worth being a bit adventurous with....Fetish
Went there Sunday Nov 5, 2012, not a good experience. They lead us downstairs without charging or mentioning a cover, and seated us in a corner with two strippers....Predi 10
Wonderful food, good wines, exquisite service and prices that makes a Dane cry of happiness. We will definitely come back, when we visit Sofia again....Miyabi
Best service you could find in Bulgaria! Excellent food! I definitely recommend this restaurant!...Maison Godet
closed since 3 monthes at least......Kohinoor
For me Kohinoor is the best Indian Restaurant in Sofia - delicious food, friendly staff and the prices did not rise in the last 4 years....