Scenic spot introduction:
Sofia, Bulgaria, is a quiet place known as the "Garden City" and a historical ancient capital known as "growing, but not old". As the capital of the Republic of Bulgaria, Sofia is not only the center of politics, economy, and culture, but also a charming tourist destination. The historical buildings from the 2nd to 5th centuries AD add to the cultural heritage that cannot be ignored. It is one of the most valuable cities to visit in the Balkans.Attractions distribution:
Sofia is located in central and western Bulgaria, covering an area of 1,310 square kilometers. Many ancient church buildings are the main attractions in the city, such as Alexander Nevsky Church, Boyana Cathedral, Hagia Sophia, St. George's Church, etc. In addition to religious buildings, the stately Parliament Building, monuments of great significance, the beautiful Boris Garden and Vitosha Mountain are all important places to visit that cannot be missed. There are countless exhibition halls such as the Military History Museum and the Archaeological Museum, which are the best places to learn about local culture, art, history, etc.Scenic spot features:
Religion, architecture, monuments, mountains, riverstravelling guideline:
1. There are passes and multi-day passes for subways and buses. It is recommended for tourists who stay for more than one day to purchase them.
2. From mid-December to April of the following year, you can go to Vitosha Mountain to enjoy skiing.
3. When returning or exchanging currency, you must choose a bank. It is easy to be cheated at other private exchange points.
4. Many bars, coffees, and restaurants in the city will provide free wireless.
5. Merchants with the "UnionPay" logo can use UnionPay cards for consumption; RMB cannot be directly exchanged with local currencies. It is recommended to exchange for Euros domestically in advance.
Tour route:
Presidential Palace → Hot Spring Pool → St. Nedelya Square (Catholic Church, Orthodox Church, Synagogue, Mosque) → Alexander I Square (Royal Palace, National Theater → Parliament Building → Hagia Sophia → Sofia University → Alexander Nevsky Cathedral → Museum → Boyana Church → City neighborhoods
Best time to visit:
May-October
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping) Antiques, Russian dolls, jewelry, ceramics, wood products, embroidered tablecloths, etc., designer clothing.
(Gourmet) Bulgarian stew, grilled meat, fish fillet, cheese-covered chips, yogurt.
Scenic spot location:
Europe>Bulgaria>Sofia city
How to get there:
1. Plane: Sofia Airport
2. Road: Central Bus Station, Zapafd Bus Terminal (Zapafd Bus Terminal)
3. Train: Sofia Central Railway Station
4. Urban transportation: mini-bus, tram, subway, etc.
Scenic area map:
3D real scene of scenic spot
Sofia ticket prices:
Art Museum: 6 BGN for adults, 3 BGN for students/seniors.
Archaeological Museum: 10 BGN for adults, 2 BGN for students/children.
Natural History Museum: 4 BGN for adults, 2 BGN for students, 1 BGN for children under 6 years old.
Scenic area opening hours:
Boyana Church: 09:30-17:30 from April to October, 09:00-17:00 from November to March.
Alexandria Church: 07:00-18:00
Synagogue Museum: 08:30-12:30, 13:00-16:30
Mosque: 05 :00-20:00
Military Museum, Archaeological Museum: 10:00-18:00
Art Museum: Tuesday to Thursday 10:00-18:30, Wednesday to Sunday 10:00-17:30.
