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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 History

During the 9th century, the Slavic attacks on Serdica intensified: the city became the capital of the first Bulgarian state in 809. Sofia was transformed into a war theatre, having the Bulgarian tribes on one side, and the more and more weakened Byzantine Empire on the other. However, Sofia history was meant to take another turn: in 1382, Sofia (the new name had been officially adopted only one decade before) was... read more

Sofia Nightlife

When the clock strikes midnight, you should know that it is high time to head towards a disco. Caramba is the perfect place for those who adore moving their hips on Latin music, whereas Escape Club offers a wide variety of techno music. The drinks in there are quite expensive, but the exciting atmosphere makes everything worthwhile. There is no dressing code imposed and there are special places for those who want to... read more

Sofia Travel Guide

Sophia has a rich history beginning in the 8th century BC, when it was a Thracian village. It has served as the capital, or as an important city, during the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, and the architecture, food and ambiance of Sophia reflect this diversity. Bulgaria became independent from the Soviet Union in 1989 and has recently joined the European Union. read more

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