Which places in Sofia should I visit?

First of all, walk round at your leisure appreciating the fine architecture. It's important to vary the sights you explore. St. Alexander Nevski" cathedral is one of the most significant monuments of culture in Sofia. It was built between 1882 and 1912, in honour of the Russian king Alexander II. He was termed the "The King Liberator" because his army helped liberate Bulgaria from Ottoman rule in 1878.

Now, you want to counter with the National Gallery Quadrant. It's huge - 28 floors of wonderful art. Next, in the Archaeological Museum housed in a former mosque built in 1496, there's a wealth of Thracian, Roman and medieval artefacts. Highlights include a mosaic floor, loads else. Finally, the small but beautiful Botanical Gardens will refresh your spirit. Many more museums and churches well worth seeing.

If you are planning on visiting Bulgaria and you don't have any plan to visit Sofia, you might need to reconsider your trip, or you have been to Bulgaria but you didn't have the chance to visit Sofia, you would still need to go for another trip, all these because Sofia is extremely beautiful and is indeed the best place to visit in Bulgaria. But while you are in Sofia, there are still many places you need to visit.

The first place to visit is the center of the city. The city has so many beautiful architectural designs and infrastructures that would appeal greatly to your eyes. A visit to places like Ivan Vazov National Theater, St.Alexander Nevski Cathedral, St.George Rotunda, St.Sofia Church, Central Mineral Baths, Banya Bashi Mosque is recommended.

Another place to visit is Vitosha Boulevard, this place is the main commercial street in Sofia and you would see stores, bars, restaurants for you to buy anything. Also, you can visit the museum, there are over twenty museums in Sofia alone.