National Palace of Culture
National Palace of Culture, Convention and performing arts center in Triaditsa District, Bulgaria.
The National Palace of Culture contains 13 halls spread across eight floors and three underground levels, forming a total area of 123,000 square meters.
The complex opened in 1981 to commemorate Bulgaria's 1300th anniversary, following the initiative of Lyudmila Zhivkova and design by architect Alexander Barov.
The facility holds over 300 yearly events, including international conferences, music festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, and theatrical productions from numerous countries.
The main auditorium accommodates 3,000 visitors while smaller conference rooms offer varied capacities for different types of gatherings throughout the week.
The building structure incorporates more steel than the Eiffel Tower and features an octagonal architectural pattern throughout its interior and exterior design.
Location: Triaditsa District
Location: Sofia
Inception: March 31, 1981
Architects: Alexander Barov
Official opening: 1981
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Address: бул. "България" № 1 , София град
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-20:00; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-20:00
Phone: +35929166300
Website: http://ndk.bg
GPS coordinates: 42.68472,23.31889
Latest update: November 28, 2025 13:00
Bulgaria features ancient and medieval buildings, Orthodox churches, mountain monasteries, history and art museums, as well as natural sites like lakes, forests, and mountain resorts. The country is home to Roman baths, Thracian tombs, Byzantine fortresses, royal palaces, and monuments from the communist era. It also has several historic towns along the Black Sea coast.
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