Iskar
Sofia
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 trip to Sofia Central Mineral Baths. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

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.

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.

Boyana Church
See an incredible collection of perfectly preserved Eastern European Medieval art at this tranquil 10th-century Bulgarian Orthodox church.
Things to do

From Sofia: Rila Monastery UNESCO Site & Outdoor Mineral Spa

Sofia: Lovech, Devetaki Cave and Krushuna Waterfalls Tour

Day Tour from Sofia to Skopje, North Macedonia

From Sofia: Kosovo and North Macedonia 2-Day Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Iskar

kv. Gorublyane
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in kv. Gorublyane and surrounding area, you can visit Inter Expo and Congress Center and Sofia Ring Mall.

Mladost
If you're spending time in Mladost, check out sights like Inter Expo and Congress Center or Winter Palace of Sports and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mladost 1 or Business Park Station.

zh.k. Eksperimentalen
While zh.k. Eksperimentalen may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Inter Expo and Congress Center and Sofia Ring Mall.

German
German might not have many top sights, but Sofia Ring Mall and Simeonovo Lift are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Studentski Grad
Studentski Grad is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Winter Palace of Sports and Hristo Botev Sport Hall.

Oborishte
Oborishte is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Serdika Center and National Museum of Military History.
- Alexander Nevski Cathedral
- National Palace of Culture
- Boyana Church
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre
- Vitoshka Boulevard
- Vasil Levski Stadium
- Arena Armeec
- National Museum of History
- National Archaeological Museum
- Saint Sofia Monument
- Simeonovo Lift
- Sofia Ring Mall
- Church of St. George
- Prince Alexander of Battenberg Square
- National Gallery for Foreign Art