Our Sofia Highlights

• Gamushara - the beat of Courage

  
  Sofia » Culture and Events in Sofia » Special Events in Sofia

  The spectacular Japanese drummer group Yamato return to Bulgaria with their new show Gamushara - the beat of courage. Performing in the National Palace of Culture Hall 1 the show starts at 19:30. Read on
  

• Archaeological Museum

  
  Sofia » Sightseeing in Sofia » Museums & Galleries in Sofia

  The oldest museum in Bulgaria, the museum of the archeological institute has been in its present location the ‘Bujuk (Big) Mosque’ since 1899. Read on
  

• Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

  
  Sofia » Sightseeing in Sofia » Religious Buildings in Sofia

  Named after St. Alexander Nevski, a Russian Tsar who saved Russia from invading Swedish troops in 1240 and the patron saint of Tsar Alexander II, who was also referred to as Bulgaria’s Tsar Osvoboditel (Liberator), since it was his troops that finally brought about Bulgaria’s liberation from Ottoman rule. Read on
  

• FSB Symphony

  
  Sofia » Culture and Events in Sofia » Classical Music Concerts in Sofia

  Bulgaria's iconic rock band FSB formed in 1975 nowadays see themselves as a music vehicle. They will be performing their Easter concert with the Plovdiv Philharmonic and 'Trakia' choir in NDK Hall 1, conducted by Grigor Palikarov. Read on
  

• Museum of Socialist Art

  
  Sofia » Sightseeing in Sofia » Museums & Galleries in Sofia

  New museum showcasing art from the Socialist period (1944-1989). A large outdoor sculpture park has everything from the giant statue of Lenin that once stood in the centre of the city to the red star that topped the Socialist party headquarters. Read on
  

• Arena di Serdica Residence

  
  Sofia » Hotels in Sofia » Cream of the Crop in Sofia

  Luxury 5-star hotel with a fascinating history, During construction works it was discovered that the Roman amphitheatre of Serdica, as Sofia was known in Roman times, lay underneath. Read on
  

• L'etranger

  
  Sofia » Restaurants and Cafes in Sofia » French Restaurants in Sofia

  Within easy walking distance from the Sheraton Hotel and the many hotels situated alongMaria Luisa Blvd. This charming little restaurant is the longest running French restaurant in thecity with a regular following of clients andfriends. Read on
  

• Radisson Blu

  
  Sofia » Hotels in Sofia » Upmarket Hotels in Sofia

  It's hard to be more centrally located than this hotel, right opposite the National Assembly (Parliament) and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Read on
  

• Bodega Tapas and Wine

  
  Sofia » Restaurants and Cafes in Sofia » Spanish

  Great for both a light bite or dinner with friends. The menu includes an attractive selection of tapas, sandwiches and salads as well as the traditional paella and a variety of original starters and main course dishes, all beautifully illustrated in the menu. Read on