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3-Day Adventure in Sofia, Bulgaria

Discover the hidden gems of Eastern Europe in Sofia, Bulgaria.

22 April 2023

A trip to Sofia, Bulgaria would be a beautiful and historic journey. The capital city is filled with beautiful architecture that ranges from ancient Ottoman-style buildings to modern skyscrapers. Tourists can also immerse themselves in the Bulgarian culture by visiting the many art museums, galleries, and traditional markets.

Travel plan

• Stay at the Sense Hotel, a modern and stylish hotel in the heart of Sofia
• Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, a stunning Orthodox church with golden domes and mosaics
• Explore the National Museum of History, which displays thousands of artifacts over a span of time from prehistoric times to modern day.
• Go on a walking tour of Sofia, taking in famous landmarks like the National Theatre, the Palace of Justice and the Presidential Palace
• Check out the Ivan Vazov National Theatre, an impressive neoclassical building, dating back to 1907
• For dinner, head to Made in Home, a restaurant that serves up Bulgarian comfort food with a modern twist.

• Take a hike up Mount Vitosha, the highest mountain in Sofia, just outside the city center. Ski in the winter or hike in the summer.
• Stop along the way to relax at the Boyana waterfall or have a picnic in the woods.
• Head to SkyBar, located on the 19th floor of a hotel, for panoramic views of the city while sipping on cocktails
• Visit the Museum of Socialist Art which gives an interesting insight to Soviet-era art and Bulgaria's communist history.
• Finish the day with dinner at Niko’las, where traditional Bulgarian food is presented in a fancy and stylish way.

• Start the day in the trendy neighbourhood of Oborishte, with a coffee at Fabrica Coffee Roasters.
• Visit the National Art Gallery, which houses a collection of more than 50,000 pieces of Bulgarian and international art.
• Explore the picturesque district of Boyana which is famous for its medieval architecture and the Boyana Church, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Head to the area of Kapana for lunch at Soul Kitchen Bar & Restaurant, which has a charming atmosphere and modern Bulgarian cuisine
• End the trip with a shopping spree at Vitosha Boulevard, the main shopping street in Sofia which has everything from high-end boutiques to street vendors.