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Ivan Vazov National Theater
Performing arts theater
Imposing neoclassical theater, opened in 1907, home to a diverse program of stage productions.
4.80 (9.5K reviews)
(~8.19 km from centre)
2
Cathedral of Saint Nedelya
Eastern Orthodox Church
Ornate, domed Orthodox church featuring an elaborate interior covered with murals.
4.80 (5.4K reviews)
(~8.65 km from centre)
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Vasil Levski Monument
Historical landmark
Granite tower with a carved bust of national hero Vasil Levski, at the site of his hanging.
4.80 (2.2K reviews)
(~7.65 km from centre)
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The City Garden
Park
Originating in 1872, this scenic park with a fountain & flowerbeds is a popular spot to play chess.
4.70 (15.1K reviews)
(~8.28 km from centre)
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Doctors' Garden
Park
City green space with a monument to fallen wartime medics & a lapidarium, plus play areas & benches.
4.70 (6.7K reviews)
(~7.26 km from centre)
8
Muzeiko
Children's museum
Children's museum featuring interactive science-related exhibits, a cafe & a gift shop.
4.70 (5.5K reviews)
(~4.96 km from centre)
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The Saint Sofia Basilica
Eastern Orthodox Church
6th-century Byzantine church with a largely brick interior, paintings & an underground crypt.
4.70 (2.9K reviews)
(~7.92 km from centre)
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Orthodox Church of St. Paraskeva
Orthodox church
Landmark church with a rounded inner chamber, designed by Anton Tornyov & built from 1910 to 1940.
4.70 (1K reviews)
(~8.36 km from centre)
12
South Park
Park
Urban, dog-friendly park with walking/biking paths & rides for kids, plus fountains & bars/eateries.
4.60 (30.4K reviews)
(~8.82 km from centre)
13
National Palace of Culture Park
Park
Huge complex for conferences, trade fairs, festivals & cultural events, attracting big-name acts.
4.60 (27.1K reviews)
(~8.34 km from centre)
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Borisova Gradina Park
Park
Historic forested park with gardens, benches, walking paths, sports facilities & a lake.
4.60 (27.1K reviews)
(~6.98 km from centre)
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National Museum of Natural History
Natural history museum
Founded in 1889, the country's oldest museum offers natural history exhibits & educational programs.
4.60 (3.1K reviews)
(~8.08 km from centre)
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Saint George Rotunda Church
Orthodox church
Sofia's oldest building, this 4th-century Christian church is cylindrical, with a frescoed dome.
4.60 (2.6K reviews)
(~8.55 km from centre)
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Monument to the Tsar Liberator
Monument
Built in 1903, this imposing monument of the Russian emperor on horseback sits in the city center.
4.60 (2.5K reviews)
(~7.7 km from centre)
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Earth and People National Museum
Science museum
Permanent & temporary displays of more than 20,000 mineral samples from all around the world.
4.60 (1.7K reviews)
(~8.03 km from centre)