Ivan Vazov National Theatre

The Ivan Vazov National Theatre is a playhouse in central Sofia, Bulgaria, and shows a classical columned front with three arches at the entrance. The symmetrical façade has decorated pilasters on both sides and a flat roof with a surrounding balustrade.

The playhouse was completed in 1906 to a design by Viennese architects Fellner and Helmer and opened its doors for the first time in January 1907. After a bomb hit during the Second World War it was rebuilt by 1945.

The building carries the name of a 19th-century Bulgarian writer who is regarded as one of the country's most important authors. Today the stage serves as a meeting point for theatregoers who often gather in the small park in front before performances.

The playhouse sits at the city centre next to a small park with fountains where you can walk before or after a performance. The entrance hall has a cloakroom and seating for visitors who arrive early.

The front carries allegorical sculptures representing art and science attached to the columns. Inside there is a chandelier in the main hall that was reinstalled after the reconstruction.

Location: Sofia

Inception: January 3, 1907

Architects: Fellner & Helmer

Official opening: 1907

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Address: Дякон Игнатий

Website: http://nationaltheatre.bg

GPS coordinates: 42.69417,23.32656

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30