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75°F 23°C
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Ivan Vazov National Theater
Ollie #1 of 45 attractions in Sofia
5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  21.0 km from city centre
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Alexander Nevski Church
Ollie #2 of 45 attractions in Sofia
4.5 of 5 stars 85 reviews
Owner description: Completed in 1912, St. Alexander Nevsky Patriarchal Cathedral Stauropigial Memorial-Church is an impressive landmark in Sofia. The church was built...... more » Owner description: Completed in 1912, St. Alexander Nevsky Patriarchal Cathedral Stauropigial Memorial-Church is an impressive landmark in Sofia. The church was built as a memorial to the 200,000 Russian soldiers who died in the Russo-Turkish Liberation War (1877-1878). « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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Boyana Church
Ollie #3 of 45 attractions in Sofia
4.5 of 5 stars 36 reviews
Owner description: Located at the foot of Mt. Vitosha, Bojana Church is about 900 years old. The church houses the National Museum, which focuses on regional history,...... more » Owner description: Located at the foot of Mt. Vitosha, Bojana Church is about 900 years old. The church houses the National Museum, which focuses on regional history, art and cultural artifacts. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  8.8 km from city centre
The Rotunda of St George (Sveti Georgi)
Ollie #4 of 45 attractions in Sofia
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Built in the 4th century, this is the oldest building in Sofia.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Saint Nedelja Church
Ollie #5 of 45 attractions in Sofia
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
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Saint Sofia Church
Ollie #6 of 45 attractions in Sofia
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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National Museum of Military History
Ollie #7 of 45 attractions in Sofia
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Military Museums
Distance  3.2 km from city centre
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Vitosha Mountain
Ollie #8 of 45 attractions in Sofia
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Attraction type  Mountains; Ski/ Snowboard Areas
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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Institute of Archaeology with Museum
Ollie #9 of 45 attractions in Sofia
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Established in 1892, this museum is part of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
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Saint Nikolas Russian Church (Tsurkva Sveta Nikolai)
Ollie #10 of 45 attractions in Sofia
4 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  14.3 km from city centre
Central Sofia Synagogue (Tsentralna Sofiiska Sinagoga)
Ollie #11 of 45 attractions in Sofia
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
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Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohidski
Ollie #12 of 45 attractions in Sofia
4 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  14.2 km from city centre
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Sveta Petka Samardjiyska
Ollie #13 of 45 attractions in Sofia
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  1.4 km from city centre
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The Bells ("Kambanite")
Ollie #14 of 45 attractions in Sofia
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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National Museum of History
Ollie #15 of 45 attractions in Sofia
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews

The National Museum of History has the most impressive collection of national treasures and it is the largest museum in Bulgaria. Through more than 650,000 artifacts, it tells the... more »

Distance  7.6 km from city centre
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Slaveikov Square
Ollie #16 of 45 attractions in Sofia
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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National Opera and Ballet
Ollie #17 of 45 attractions in Sofia
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Operas
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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Monument to the Unknown Warrior
Ollie #18 of 45 attractions in Sofia
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
The Monument to the Unknown Warrior with its eternal flame is situated between the churches Alexander Nevski Church and St. Sofia.
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
Sofia Public Mineral Baths
Ollie #19 of 45 attractions in Sofia
3.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Banja Basi Mosque
Ollie #20 of 45 attractions in Sofia
4 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
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