The back story
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The back story
Nevsky, Oborishte and the Doctors’ Garden
A golden cathedral, leafy streets of embassies and cafés, and a garden of Roman stones.
Neighbourhood guide · Oborishte
Nevsky & Oborishte: Our Favourites
St Alexander Nevsky, St Sofia, the Doctors’ Garden and the leafy streets of Oborishte, with the best places to eat, drink and stay.
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What to see
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The back story
St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Gold domes, a sea of frescoes and bells heard across the city: the story of Sofia’s great cathedral.
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The church that named the city
Church of St Sofia
The 6th-century brick basilica that gave Sofia its name, with an underground museum of the ancient necropolis.
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Icons in the crypt
Museum of Christian Art (Nevsky crypt)
A collection of Bulgarian icons in the crypt of St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
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Golden onion domes
Russian Church of St Nicholas
A small church of 1914 with golden onion domes and green tiles, one of the most photographed buildings in Sofia.
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A garden of ruins
Doctors’ Garden
A peaceful garden behind the National Library, with Roman stones scattered among the trees.
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Art behind the cathedral
National Gallery: Square 500
The National Gallery’s great collection of Bulgarian and world art, in a building behind Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
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Opera and ballet
National Opera and Ballet
Sofia’s opera house, with a full season of opera and ballet, a short walk from Alexander Nevsky.
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Where to eat
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Folk music and wood carving
Hadjidraganov’s Houses
Traditional Bulgarian food in a set of restored old houses with carved wooden interiors, often with live folk music.
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Rakia, the Bulgarian way
Raketa Rakia Bar
A retro-styled bar and restaurant devoted to rakia, Bulgaria’s fruit brandy, with Bulgarian salads and dishes to go with it.
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Moroccan in a house
Annette
A Moroccan restaurant in an old house with a garden, much loved in Sofia.
Cafés
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Since 2014
Chucky’s Coffee House
One of the pioneers of Sofia’s specialty coffee scene, open since 2014 near Vitosha Boulevard, with a strong espresso programme.
Bars
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Craft beer by the canal
Kanaal
A relaxed craft beer bar with Bulgarian and international beers on tap.
Where to stay
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By the City Garden
Grand Hotel Sofia
A large luxury hotel on Gurko Street beside the City Garden and the National Theatre.
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Near the Crystal Garden
Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel
A boutique hotel near the Crystal Garden and the Russian Church.
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