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Sofia Map, Bulgaria

If you feel like you need some help to find your way in your destination city, you are in the right place. This Sofia Map will certainly help you to seek out the best restaurants, clubs and sights in town. You want to know what is the best place for a walk? Or what you should be watching out for during your visit? Learn more about the best things to do in the city reading our travel tips and then get around in Sofia with Travelgrove's map. While searching for places, you can also check some cheap flights or deals or you can take a look at our user's galleries about the city. We hope you will find our city map of Sofia useful. Enjoy your trip and come back to share your travel experience about Sofia!

Sofia Sightseeing

Sofia is a unique, and sometimes jarring blend of architectural styles and historic flourishes. Recently, the European Union's 'Beautiful Bulgaria project'. has lent a hand and funding to restore damaged and neglected historic buildings. The visitor cannot ignore the many grim post war Soviet buildings but by sticking to the central neighborhoods and the many lovely tree-lined boulevards, the European and Byzantine... read more

Sofia History

One interesting thing about Serdica during the late Roman occupation is the fact that Christianity was more easily accepted here, leading to Serdica hosting an Ecumenical Council in 343 AD. When the Western Roman Empire lost its power, Serdica became a part of the Byzantium, and reached its peak under the reign of Justinian I. In the 6th century, the cathedral St. Sofia was erected. read more

Sofia Travel Guide

There is a central shopping area in Sophia where most of the contemporary European chain stores are represented. TZM is the oldest department store and Vitosha Boulevard is the place to find luxury items and fashion boutiques, with shops featuring most of the popular international designers. An alternative are the outdoor markets, especially the book market located at the Slaveykov Square. read more

Sofia Nightlife

In Sofia, the number of outdoor restaurants is quite the same with the indoor ones. So, if you want to enjoy a delicious meal on a charming street that will take you hundreds of years ago, then you are in the right place to do that. The Windmill Restaurant is a unique place, with people serving you dressed in medieval costumes and a mesmerizing décor. The food is really fresh and tasty and the prices are acceptable. read more