Sofia
Churches, ancient Serdica and city gardens. Allow one day for the main sights or two to three leisurely days including museums.
Information from official sources was checked on Times and seasonal suggestions are editorial estimates.
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Deensel · CC BY 2.0Getting there
Serdika metro station is a convenient starting point. Line 4 connects the airport’s Terminal 2 with the city centre.
Parking
The centre has paid parking zones. Check the signs on the particular street; parking by short-code SMS is intended for Bulgarian mobile operators.
With children and reduced mobility
Alternate short museum visits with the City Garden. Check step-free access to the crypt, churches and archaeological levels separately.
Costs
Public streets and gardens are free to explore. The crypt is a paid museum. Check the rules for churches and photography on site.
When to visit
Year-round; spring and early autumn are our suggested seasons for walking.
Stops for your route
St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Plan your visit around church services.
Estimate: 40 min · Official informationSt Sophia Basilica
The church and the archaeological museum beneath it have separate visiting arrangements.
Estimate: 30 min · Official informationAncient Serdica and the Largo
Indoor museum areas may have separate visiting arrangements.
Estimate: 50 min · Official informationSt George Rotunda
In the Presidential courtyard; an active church.
Estimate: 30 min · Official informationMuseum of Christian Art — the Crypt
Admission is charged; the published schedule lists Monday as a closing day.
Estimate: 60 min · Official informationCity Garden and National Theatre — exterior
A garden with a playground; a theatre performance is not included.
Estimate: 50 min · Official information
Sources and last check
Prices, schedules, accessibility and availability can change. The sources for each stop and the links below let you check your particular date.