Art & Culture in Sofia

Explore the vibrant art and culture scene of Sofia. From museums and galleries to historical monuments and street art, our Spotters have discovered the perfect places for every art and culture enthusiast. Visit UNESCO World Heritage site, Boyana Church or check out impressive art collections at Sofia City Art Gallery. Discover these and many more local gems for a rich cultural experience in the city!

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25 Hidden Gems

Western Serdica Gate

Hidden Archaeological Park

Need a peaceful break in central Sofia? Discover the quiet charm of the hidden Archaeological Park Western Gate of Serdica with its rich in history.

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Tsvetomira

Filipova

Apr 15, 2025

Gifted

Talents and presents

"Gifted" in Sofia is a shop that aims to bring together artists and offer unique souvenirs and gifts that go beyond the ordinary. It keeps surprising me!

Art & culture

Shopping

Boyko

Blagoev

Apr 11, 2025

Boyana church

A UNESCO world heritage site

"Boyana Church" in Sofia is one of my favorite temples in the city. It's a UNESCO heritage gem of a site from the 11th century, next to giant sequoias...

Art & culture

Relaxing

Yana

Alexieva

Apr 11, 2025

PhotoSynthesis

A place for ideas... and coffee

"PhotoSynthesis" has grown into one of the biggest photography hubs in Sofia. They have a great gallery and I love their glass-roof bar and the quiet cafe.

Art & culture

Coffee & tea

Shopping

Yana

Alexieva

Apr 11, 2025

The Bells Monument

Unity, creativity, beauty

"The Bells Monument" in Sofia's Mladost 4 was built in 1979 by UNESCO. During Communist times, it was often used for the initiation of pioneers. I was...

Art & culture

Bogomil

Alexandrov

Apr 11, 2025

NDK

National Palace of Culture

"NDK" is a huge building in Sofia used for concerts, theatre and cinema festivals. I really like the long square with beautiful fountains in front of...

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Theaters

Bogomil

Alexandrov

Apr 11, 2025

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Art & Culture in Sofia

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Art & culture

Yana

Simo

You?

Tsvetomira

Bogomil

Boyko

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Yana

Simo

You?

Tsvetomira

Bogomil

Boyko

Western Serdica Gate

Hidden Archaeological Park

Tsvetomira

Filipova

Gifted

Talents and presents

Boyko

Blagoev

Boyana church

A UNESCO world heritage site

Yana

Alexieva

PhotoSynthesis

A place for ideas... and coffee

Yana

Alexieva

The Bells Monument

Unity, creativity, beauty

Bogomil

Alexandrov

NDK

National Palace of Culture

Bogomil

Alexandrov

Heading to Art & culture?

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Going to Art & culture?

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