Sofia, Capital city in Bulgaria.
Sofia extends across the Sofia Valley, between Vitosha Mountain and the Balkan Mountains, with wide boulevards and green spaces at 595 meters elevation point.
The settlement evolved from ancient Serdica through centuries of Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman rule before becoming the capital of independent Bulgaria in 1879.
The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, National Palace of Culture, and Ivan Vazov National Theatre form the foundation of Sofia's performing arts and architectural heritage.
The metro system connects Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 of Sofia Airport to the city center, with trains running from 5 AM until midnight.
Natural mineral springs emerge within city limits, providing free thermal water through drinking fountains near the Central Mineral Baths building.
Location: Stolichna Municipality
Elevation above the sea: 560 m
Part of: Shopluk
Website: https://sofia.bg
GPS coordinates: 42.69789,23.32173
Latest update: November 1, 2025 18:35
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Bulgarian Orthodox Church
935 m
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
948 m
Boyana Church
7.5 km
Saint Sophia Church
816 m
Council of Ministers of Bulgaria
190 m
Ivan Vazov National Theatre
572 m
Sofia Zoo
4.5 km
Vrana Palace
11.1 km
Saint George Rotunda Church
147 m
St Nedelya Church
124 m
Statue of Sveta Sofia
28 m
Monument to the Tsar Liberator
978 m
Royal Palace
443 m
Banya Bashi Mosque
138 m
Capital Fort
8.3 km
Monument to the Soviet Army
1.3 km
SS. Cyril and Methodius National Library
1.2 km
Boyana waterfall
9.4 km
Sofia Synagogue
259 m
Lions' Bridge
811 m
Party House
260 m
Monument to Vasil Levski
1.1 km
Monument to the Unknown Soldier
819 m
Serdica
26 m
Seven Saints Church
1 km
Dragalevtsi Monastery
8.9 km
Queen Giovanna Hospital
1.5 km
South Park
3.7 kmReviews
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