Sofia-Hoofdstad

Stolichna Municipality Essentials

Stolichna Municipality encompasses the diverse landscapes surrounding Bulgaria’s capital, dominated by the Vitosha massif and its 2,290-meter peak, Cherni Vrah. The area features historical landmarks like the medieval Urvich fortress ruins, the royal Vrana Palace, and the 14th-century Dragalevtsi Monastery. Modern and unique structures include the 37-meter-tall Bells Monument, dedicated to international children, and the whimsical Snail-House in Simeonovo. Key urban arteries like Tsarigradsko Shose and the Sofia Ring Road connect these outskirts, which also house the city’s historic Central Cemetery.

Vitosha Nature Park

Vitosha, the ancient Scomius or Scombrus, is a mountain massif, on the outskirts of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.

The Bells Monument

Outside the centre of Sofia, there is a unique monument dedicated to children all over the world. It is 37 metres tall.

Vrana Palace

Vrana Palace is a royal palace, on the outskirts of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.

Dragalevtsi Monastery

Dragalevtsi Monastery of the Holy Mother of God of Vitosha is a Bulgarian Orthodox monastery on the lower slopes of Vitosha mountain on the…

Urvich fortress

Urvich is a medieval fortress in the territory of today's quarter Pancharevo, heir to the village of Glavishevo.

Cherni vrah

Cherni Vrah is the summit of Vitosha Mountain in Bulgaria. Rising to 2290 m, the peak is the fourth highest mountain summit in the country…

Snail-House of Simeonovo

A house where a family lives will surprise you - it has a shape of a snail! Your children will dream of living there!

Central Sofia Cemetery

The Central Sofia Cemetery or the Orlandovtsi Cemetery is the main cemetery in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.

Tsarigradsko Shose blvd.

Tsarigradsko shose is the largest boulevard in the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia.

Ring Road

The Sofia ring road, also called in Bulgarian Okolovrástnoto shosé, often shortened to just Okolovrástnoto is an important thoroughfare…