Sights · 30 of the best in Sofia
Vrana Palace
A royal garden
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Image courtesy of © Laborec · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Vrana Palace
Vrana Palace, on the eastern edge of Sofia, was the residence of Tsar Boris III, and its large landscaped park, with rare trees, ponds and gardens, is open to visitors on certain days. Check the opening times before you go.
Why it's on our list
- The former royal residence
- A large landscaped park
- Check opening days
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Vrana Palace before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Vrana Palace are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Borisova Gradina8.6 kmCycle 34 minCar or taxi 29 min
- St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral10 kmCycle 41 minCar or taxi 34 min
- Church of St Sofia10 kmCycle 42 minCar or taxi 34 min
- Russian Church of St Nicholas10 kmCycle 42 minCar or taxi 34 min
- National Palace of Culture (NDK)11 kmCycle 42 minCar or taxi 35 min
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre11 kmCycle 42 minCar or taxi 35 min
- National Archaeological Museum11 kmCycle 43 minCar or taxi 35 min
- Church of St Nedelya11 kmCycle 44 minCar or taxi 36 min
- Central Mineral Baths11 kmCycle 44 minCar or taxi 36 min
- Banya Bashi Mosque11 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 36 min
Getting around
- Sofia Airport (SOF)5.6 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Central Bus Station12 kmCar or taxi 38 min
- Sofia Central Station12 kmCar or taxi 39 min