Aleksandar Nevski Memorial Church

This is the most popular tourist attraction in Sofia. The beautiful orthodox cathedral was built in 1912 and took 30 years to complete. The cathedral was created in honor of the Russians soldiers that died in the Russo-Turkish war and holds up to 10,000 people.

• Address:

  Aleksander Nevski Square, Sofia

• Phone:

  +359 2 988 1704

Borisova Gradina

One of the nicest green areas in the city, Borisova Gradina is where locals come to spend a leisurly afternoon when the weather allows. Nearby are Vasil Levski and CSKA Stadiums, so the park will fit well into football-lovers' itineraries. There are a few cafes and children's playgrounds on premises.

• Address:

  Borisova Gradina Park, Sofia

Boyana Church

Boyana Church is the oldest Orthodox church in Sofia. This medieval construction, set in a green area at the foot of the mountains, was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites due to its renaissance-style frescoes. In the church you can see 89 scenes with 240 human images.

• Web:

  www.boyanachurch.org

• E-mail:

  nmbc@nmbc.orbitel.bg

• Address:

  1-3 Boyansko ezero Street, Sofia

• Phone:

  +359 2 959 0939

Boyana Waterfall

Boyana Waterfall is a natural waterfall that can be reached going up from the Boyana neighbourhood (Boyana Church). Marked paths of two levels of difficulty are available (the shorter route is much steeper, and better for dry weather). Guided tours are offered by Sofia Green Tour:

• Web:

  www.sofiagreentour.com

• E-mail:

  sofiagreentour@gmail.com

• Phone:

  +359 885 523630

• More info:

  Tours are conducted by local volunteers

Ethnographic Museum

Here you can view excellent displays of folk art and crafts. The museum has several different collections of items such as traditional clothing, copper objects, woodcarving, ceramics, and more. It is a rather compact space, but the guide provides comprehensive information about the exhibits.

• Address:

  1 Alexander Battenberg Square, Sofia

• Phone:

  +359 2 988 1974

Food Tour

A different way to discover what the city has to offer in terms of culinary delights, a food tour is good for those looking to discover some under-the-radar family-run restaurants and sample some incredible local cuisine. One company that offers such tours is Balkan Bites:

• Web:

  www.balkanbites.bg

• E-mail:

  info@balkanbites.bg

• Phone:

  +359 87 761 3992

• More info:

  Tours are free and operate on a "tip optional" basis.