Itinerary
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Stop At: St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Aleksander Nevski Square, Sofia Bulgaria
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral:
The tour guide will meet you at the entrance of the cathedral. This is also the first point of interest where the tour will start. Your guide will explain the story of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and how, when, and why it was built. It is an indisputable truth that its representation is symbolic of the capital.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Saint Sofia Church, ul.Parizh 2, Sofia Bulgaria
Saint Sofia Church:
The second stop of the tour is Saint Sofia Church, one of the most valuable pieces of Early Christian architecture in Southeastern Europe. You will have the chance to enter the best-preserved basilica in the area.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Monument to the Tsar Liberator, Sofia Center, pl. "Narodno sabranie", 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
Monument of Tsar Liberator:
The walking tour continues with admission to the monument “Tsar Liberator” - an equestrian monument in the center of Sofia.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Church of St. Nicholas the Miraclemaker, Sofia Center, bul. "Tsar Osvoboditel" 3, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
Russian Church:
The next stop is the beautiful temple of Eastern Orthodox Christianity, known as the Church of St Nicholas the Miracle-Maker. The church was built in the style of Russian Revival Epoque and its unique architecture would definitely make an impression on you.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ivan Vazov National Theater, Dyakon Ignatii 5 str., Sofia 1000 Bulgaria
National Theater “Ivan Vazov”:
The following stop is the National Theatre - another important landmark of Sofia. The theatre's Neoclassical building, with its golden plated decoration, designed by famous Viennese theatre architects is also a symbolic image of the capital itself.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ancient Serdica Archaeological Complex, ul.Serdika 5 Sofia Center, Sofia 1000 Bulgaria
Serdica Roman remains:
Afterwards, the city tour heads straight to the heart of the ancient Roman town Serdica – remains of which were found during the subway building in 2015, right between the Presidency and the Council of Ministers.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Presidency Building, 2 Dondukov Blvd, Sofia 1000 Bulgaria
Presidency and Parliament:
You will see both buildings from outside. The tour guide will explain who and when they were constructed by and other interesting facts from the communist period.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Sofia's Central Market Hall, Knyagina Maria Luisa Blvd. 25, Sofia 1000 Bulgaria
Central mineral springs:
The earliest documentary of the oldest springs on the territory of Sofia is the one next to the Central Market (Halli). It was known and used in the ancient times - the rest you will hear as well as curious stories directly from your guide.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Rotunda Church of St George, Bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2, Sofia 1000 Bulgaria
Rotunda “St. George”:
This is a temple of early Christianity and is the best-preserved building from ancient times, in Sofia.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Cathedral of Saint Nedelya, Sofia Center, pl. "Sveta Nedelya" 20, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
Church “Sveta Nedelya”:
The cathedral of Sveta Nedelya is an orthodox church, with patron Saint Nedelya.
The square next to the cathedral is a central point and is well-known for historical events during royalism.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Sofia Court House, bul.Vitosha 2, Sofia 1000 Bulgaria
The Sofia Court House
Known as the Palace of Justice, this building in Sofia, accommodates several courts in the city and is famous for its beautiful architecture and rare interior.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Vitosha Boulevard, Sofia Bulgaria
Vitosha bulevard (pedestrian area):
The last stop is at the beginning of the pedestrian area of Vitosha bulevard.
Duration: 5 minutes