"Vitosha" Boulevard
"Vitosha" Boulevard is the most famous shopping street in the capital, and a favorite place for walking, shopping and entertainment.
If you are more adventurous, but like to explore some emblematic buildings representing the cultural and religous mixture of the Bulgarian folk, from the Central location of Vitosha Blvd. and St. Nedelya Church you can direction north and pass through the subway. Here you can see remainings from the first inhabitance of Sofia (previously called Serdica and Triaditsa) - the Thracians. Passing by the reputable shopping mall (TSUM) you will reach a small park, where usually some suspicous persons are enjoying the weather or their coffee. On the right side you can see the Central Mineral Baths, previously functioning like this, but nowadays turned into a Museum of Sofia. On the left there is the only one Mosque in Sofia - Banya Bashi. On the other side of the street there is a large covered market with traditional food and souveniers - Halite. Just behind the market is located the largest Synagogue on the Balkan Peninsula. Continuing along the street you will reach the so known Women market. Here you can practice your negotiating skills and make some bargains. Pirotska str. is another pedastrian zone and shopping area. St. Josif Church can be the last stop of this small multi-culti trip in the heart of Sofia.
"Vitosha" Boulevard is the most famous shopping street in the capital, and a favorite place for walking, shopping and entertainment.
The St. Nedelya’s Cathedral has a rich historical background. However its deepest roots are shrouded in obscurity.
St. Petka of the Saddlers Church
The city center of Sofia is in fact among the best sources of knowledge of the ancient and medieval way of life in these places.
The impressive building, located in the small park with a fountain just opposite the Central Market Hall, belongs to the Central Mineral Baths.
A decision on the founding of a town's museum was taken back in 1928 at the proposal of the Mayor Vladimir Vazov.
The only active mosque in the city of Sofia is considered an architectural masterpiece.
The Central Market Hall is among Sofia's most emblematic buildings.
The Sofia Synagogue is considered the largest Sephardic synagogue in Europe.
"The Wheat Market", "The Horses Market", "George Kirkov," "The Women's Market", Jenski pazar…. Different names for the same place…. Over the years, the market has changed its location and appearance, nonetheless remaining a well-known urban trading center.
St. Josef Catholic Cathedral is one of the four major temples of different religions in the centre of Sofia City – a symbol of the religious tolerance of the Bulgarian people.