Sofia is definitely worth a visit – it is a lot less touristy than Prague, Villnius or Tallin and in my opinion it is the place I would go back to of the 4 cities. There are lots of parks. Food and wine/beer is very good quality and inexpensive. Locals are friendly.

Is Sofia worth visiting?

Sofia is definitely worth a visit – it is a lot less touristy than Prague, Villnius or Tallin and in my opinion it is the place I would go back to of the 4 cities. There are lots of parks. Food and wine/beer is very good quality and inexpensive. Locals are friendly.

Is there anything to do in Sofia?

The Vitosha mountain massif is located on the outskirts of Sofia and offers possibilities for hiking, climbing, mountain biking, winter sports altogether with a great view (it is more than 2000m above sea level!). With this Sofia is the only capital in Europe which has such a high mountain right in the backyard!

What can you do in Sofia for one day?

One day in Sofia (perfect local’s itinerary)

  • Start the day with breakfast at Rainbow Factory.
  • Visit Sofia History Museum.
  • See the Statue of Sveta Sofia.
  • Church of St. George.
  • Presidential Palace – changing of the guards.
  • Admire the Ivan Vazov National Theatre.
  • See the former royal palace.
  • Admire the Russian Church.

What is Sofia Bulgaria famous for?

With its cultural significance in Southeast Europe, Sofia is home to the National Opera and Ballet of Bulgaria, the National Palace of Culture, the Vasil Levski National Stadium, the Ivan Vazov National Theatre, the National Archaeological Museum, and the Serdica Amphitheatre.

How many days do you need in Sofia?

How Many Days in Sofia? The ideal length of a Sofia itinerary is three days if you want to be able to see all of the main sites and still be able to dig a little bit deeper and get to know the city well.

Can you use euros in Sofia?

The currency in Sofia is Bulgarian Lev, but Euros are widely accepted as well, although the rate is usually not very good.

What is there to do in Sofia in 3 days?

  1. Serdika Station.
  2. Sveta Nedelya Church.
  3. Sofia History Museum & Mineral Baths.
  4. National Theatre Ivan Vasov.
  5. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.

How long do you need in Sofia?

Sofia is a great City so 3 – 4 days is enough.

Do they speak English in Sofia Bulgaria?

In general, English proficiency is quite low across Bulgaria as a whole, with around 25% of the population speaking it overall. However, English is quite widely spoken specifically in the central areas of the capital Sofia due to the amount of tourists.

Who is the richest Bulgarian?

Vasil Krumov Bozhkov
Vasil Krumov Bozhkov is a Bulgarian politician and a businessman, considered the richest Bulgarian with a fortune estimated at between 1 and 3 billion Bulgarian levs….

Vasil Bozhkov
Васил Божков
Born July 29, 1956 Velingrad, Bulgaria
Nationality Bulgarian
Citizenship Bulgaria