The National Opera and Ballet
Ever since its establishment the National Opera and Ballet performs its main role of a cultural centre of keeping and developing the traditions of national and musical stage art. Participation in many international festivals is highly appreciated. A cultural establishment for opera and ballet performances. The building was completed in 1953.
St Sofia Church
It carries the name of the city that is a symbol of the God’s Wisdom.
St Alexander Nevski Cathedral
It was built in 1904-1912 period.
Other frequently visited churches:
Seven Saints Church It was built in 1903.
Holy Sunday Cathedral of the Sofia Bishopric It was built in the period 1856-1863.
Ivan Vasov National Theatre
It was built in the period of 1906-1907 after the design from Vienna, Helmer and Fellner. The theatre is in the baroque style. It was significantly changed and restored after a fire in the period of 1926-1929.
St St Cyril and Methodius National Library
It is the richest library in the country and the oldest cultural centre after the Liberation of Bulgaria. It was opened on 16 December 1953.
The National Palace of Culture (NDK)
The building is mainly used for cultural events. It was built in the period of 1978-1981.
The National Art Gallery (NAG)
The masterpieces of the greatest Bulgarian artists are kept there.
The National Archaeology Museum at the BAS
This is the oldest museum in Bulgarian. There are placed amazing exhibits that witness on the material culture of prehistorical time, antic times, early and late mediaeval times, etc.
The National History Museum
Undoubtedly, this is the richest and the most visited museum that provokes the high interest.
Slaveykov Square
This is the biggest book shop in the open air. There is a very interesting sculpture composition of the writers Pencho and Petko Slaveykovi.
Parks and gardens in Sofia
– Prince Boris’ Garden
– The Southern Park
– The Western Park
– City Garden
– The Northern Park
– Zaimov Park
– Vitosha National Park
Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra has been recognised as the leading centres in the musical life in Bulgaria for a long time that is emblematic for our contemporary music culture. High art achievements and active concert activity in Bulgaria and abroad traditionally attract as the public so more and more young followers of the classical music. Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra has success in the most important aspects of the interpretative art: discipline, interpretative capacity and virtuosity that maintain permanent rhythmic, calm and graceful sound.
Armeets Arena
Armeets Arena is the newest construction in Sofia that hosts international stars at the high level, as well as world performances all time in the year.
Eventim website provides updated information on any events as concerts of international stars as Sade and Eros Ramazzotti at the Armeetz Arena or sport events in the capital city.