Places to visit in Sofia

Julie · 2013-08-02T12:41:09+02:00

Explore must-see sites and hidden gems in Sofia, perfect for locals and visitors alike. Share tips for a unique trip in this vibrant city.

Julie Team

Member since 16 February 2011

JulieTeam02 August 2013 10:41:09

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Hi,

For the ones living in Sofia, what would you suggest to discover the region?

When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in Sofia, the tourist sites?

How to visit the region in an original way? Any unusual or unknown place to recommend?

What would you suggest for a couple of days of for a week of holidays in Sofia?

Thank you in advance for participating

Julie

kaminoge Active member

Member since 20 January 2013

kaminogeActive member07 August 2013 14:28:30

I'd recommend checking out the free tours first of all. There's a free 2 hour walking tour, a free cycling tour (although you have to hire a bike if you don't have your own) and a free hiking tour. They are all reviewed on trip adviser.

karen ViP

Member since 21 June 2013

karenViP08 August 2013 07:02:11

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Hello kaminoge.

Thank you for your contribution.

Regards.

Karen

serago Contributor

Member since 31 January 2011

seragoContributor08 August 2013 15:46:42

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Take a walk at Vitosha mountain, climb if possible or use the lifts up and enjoy. During winter season, be ready for skiing.
This is the open lift, you can also visit the Monastery that is very close:

google.com/maps/preview#!q=Lifta+Dragalevtsi+%D0%9B%D0%B8%D1%84%D1%82%D0%B0+%D0%94%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B3%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D1%86%D0%B8&data=!1m4!1m3!1d4863!2d23.3039327!3d42.6197032!4m28!2m15!1m13!1s0x0%3A0x2b92b127cce5586d!3m8!1m3!1d4863!2d23.3039327!3d42.6197032!3m2!1i1366!2i636!4f13.1!4m2!3d42.6200652!4d23.3050811!6sVitosha%2C+Sofia%2C+Bulgaria!5m11!1m10!1sVitosha%2C+Sofia%2C+Bulgaria!4m8!1m3!1d21598827!2d-95.677068!3d37.0625!3m2!1i1366!2i636!4f13.1

And the closed one, this is an approximate address as it is not marked as such, or at least last year the lift was operational, who knows:

google.com/maps/preview#!q=Fibank+ATM&data=!1m4!1m3!1d2431!2d23.3458824!3d42.6158504!4m28!2m15!1m13!1s0x0%3A0xfeb939b39ae8907b!3m8!1m3!1d2431!2d23.3458824!3d42.6158504!3m2!1i1366!2i636!4f13.1!4m2!3d42.6166703!4d23.3484685!6sVitosha%2C+Sofia%2C+Bulgaria!5m11!1m10!1sVitosha%2C+Sofia%2C+Bulgaria!4m8!1m3!1d21598827!2d-95.677068!3d37.0625!3m2!1i1366!2i636!4f13.1

Enjoy the nature.

Sandraza New member

Member since 12 August 2013

SandrazaNew member13 August 2013 19:24:50

My family and friends like to hike so I am taking them to the mountains (e.g.Musala, Cheren Vrah). We like also to go to Plovdiv which is more pretty city than Sofia.