Catedral de Alexander Nevski
A gold-domed Orthodox cathedral, one of the largest churches in the Balkans and the symbol of the city.
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Sofia: airports, things to do and where to stay
Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria, at the foot of Mount Vitosha, a city that mixes Roman ruins, Orthodox churches, Soviet-era architecture and a lively café scene.
Sofia airports
From the airport to central Sofia
Sofia airport is about 7 km from central Sofia.
Metro de Sofía
The metro reaches Sofia Airport station, next to Terminal 2, and gets you to the centre without traffic. About 25-30 min.
City buses
City bus lines link the terminals with different parts of the city.
Taxi
Taxi ranks outside the terminals. The ride to central Sofia takes about 20-25 min; agree the fare first or use an official company.
Sofia
Things to do in Sofia
Iglesia de Boyana
A small medieval church on the city's outskirts, a World Heritage site famous for its 13th-century frescoes.
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Bulevar Vitosha
Sofia's main pedestrian street, lined with shops and terraces, with Mount Vitosha at the end of the view.
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Rotonda de San Jorge
A 4th-century brick church, one of the oldest buildings in the city, hidden in a courtyard among government buildings.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Sofia?
Sofia is served by Sofia (SOF).
How far is the airport from central Sofia?
Sofia airport is about 7 km from central Sofia.
How do I get from the airport to central Sofia?
From Sofia airport you can take Metro de Sofía (metro), City buses (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Sofia?
Highlights of Sofia include Catedral de Alexander Nevski, Iglesia de Boyana, Bulevar Vitosha, and Rotonda de San Jorge.
Photo credits
- Catedral de Alexander Nevski: MrPanyGoff, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Iglesia de Boyana: Aleksander Dragnes, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bulevar Vitosha: Radosław Botev, CC BY 3.0 pl, Wikimedia Commons
- Rotonda de San Jorge: No machine-readable author provided. Preslav~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims)., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons