Northwest Bulgaria
Travel Guide
Visit Northwest Bulgaria
Where to stay in Northwest Bulgaria
Sofia City Center
Noted for its museums and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Sofia City Center. Top attractions like Slaveykov Square and Ivan Vazov National Theatre are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Serdika Station or Lavov Most Station to see more of the city.
Lozenets
Unique features of Lozenets include the spas and bars. Make a stop by Sofia Zoo or Borisova Gradina Park while you're exploring the area.
Vitosha District
Vitosha District is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mount Vitosha and Boyana Church.
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.
Sredets District
If you're spending some time in Sredets District, Monument to the Liberating Tsar and Central Military Club are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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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.
- 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
- Saparevo Banski & SPA
- Simeonovo Lift
- Sofia Ring Mall
- Church of St. George