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Maimunarnika
In Borisova Gradina since 1958
About Maimunarnika
Maimunarnika, in Borisova Gradina near Eagles’ Bridge and the lily lake, has been a meeting place since 1958, and its open-air stage is part of the city’s music life. The name, “monkey house”, comes from the dancing of its early regulars.
Why it's on our list
- In the park
- Open-air stage
- Since 1958
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Maimunarnika before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Maimunarnika 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.
Nearest metro stations
- Vasil Levski StadiumM1M4900 m11 min walk
- Orlov mostM31.0 km12 min walk
- Sofia University St. Kliment OhridskiM1M41.2 km15 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Tsar Ivan Asen II650 m8 min walk
- Taxi rank, Evlogi and Hristo Georgiev Blvd.900 m12 min walk
Key sights
- Borisova Gradina950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Church of St Sofia1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Russian Church of St Nicholas1.8 kmWalk 23 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre1.8 kmWalk 23 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- National Palace of Culture (NDK)1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- National Archaeological Museum2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Church of St Nedelya2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Central Mineral Baths2.4 kmWalk 30 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Banya Bashi Mosque2.5 kmWalk 31 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 10 min
Getting around
- Central Bus Station3.4 kmWalk 43 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Sofia Central Station3.7 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Sofia Airport (SOF)5.9 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 21 min