Bistritsa
Sofia
Visit Bistritsa
Popular places to visit
Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Gaze in awe at this magnificent cathedral and step inside to see a fascinating collection of mosaics, murals and religious icons.
National Palace of Culture
This impressive castle-like monument is a multipurpose cultural center that hosts art exhibitions, a film festival and concerts by well-known performers.
Sofia Central Mineral Baths
You can find out about the history of Sofia with a stop at Sofia Central Mineral Baths. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Bulgarian Parliament
Admire the architecture of Bulgaria’s national assembly building and attend a parliamentary session at this elegant government building in Sofia’s city center.
Mount Vitosha
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Vitosha during your travels in Sofia. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its spas.
Sofia University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Sofia University, during your trip to Sofia. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Day Tour from Sofia to Skopje, North Macedonia
Sofia: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour
From Sofia: Plovdiv Guided Day Tour
Other neighborhoods around Bistritsa
Dragalevtsi
Dragalevtsi might not have many top sights, but Snail House and Winter Palace of Sports are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
kv. Gorublyane
While kv. Gorublyane isn't home to many top sights, Inter Expo and Congress Center and Sofia Ring Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mladost
While you're in Mladost, take in top sights like Inter Expo and Congress Center or Winter Palace of Sports, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Mladost 1 or Business Park Station.
Studentski Grad
Studentski Grad is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hristo Botev Sport Hall and Winter Palace of Sports.
Boyana
While visiting Boyana, you might make a stop by sights like Boyana Church and Vitosha Nature Park.
Vitosha District
Vitosha District is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mount Vitosha and Boyana Church.
- Alexander Nevski Cathedral
- National Palace of Culture
- Sofia Central Mineral Baths
- Bulgarian Parliament
- Mount Vitosha
- Sofia University
- Vitoshka Boulevard
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre
- Central Sofia Market Hall
- Slaveykov Square
- National Archaeological Museum
- Borisova Gradina
- Saint Sofia Monument
- Church of St. George