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Golden Bridges
A river of boulders
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Image courtesy of © Eola · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Golden Bridges
The Golden Bridges (Zlatnite Mostove) are a stone river, a long stream of giant rounded granite boulders on the slopes of Vitosha, named after the golden lichen on the rocks. It is a popular starting point for easy walks.
Why it's on our list
- Giant boulders
- Easy walks
- Reachable by car or bus
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Golden Bridges before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Golden Bridges 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
- Boyana Church3.9 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- National Palace of Culture (NDK)10 kmCycle 40 minCar or taxi 33 min
- Borisova Gradina10 kmCycle 42 minCar or taxi 34 min
- Church of St Nedelya11 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 37 min
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre11 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 37 min
- National Archaeological Museum11 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 37 min
- Russian Church of St Nicholas12 kmCar or taxi 38 min
- Sofia Synagogue12 kmCar or taxi 38 min
- Banya Bashi Mosque12 kmCar or taxi 38 min
- Central Mineral Baths12 kmCar or taxi 38 min
Getting around
- Central Bus Station13 kmCar or taxi 41 min
- Sofia Central Station13 kmCar or taxi 41 min
- Sofia Airport (SOF)16 kmCar or taxi 52 min