Morning in Sofia: Authentic Breakfast and Cultural Walk

First time in Sofia? Taste the most popular breakfast Banitza or Tikvenik paired with a cup of Airian. Choose this walk in the city if you want more history and archeology or you are interested to know about local barss and restaurants and SPA or City markets. Your tour guide is a passionate local who grew up in Sofia. He will not only show you local attractions but will also offer you an insight into what you can experience in your free time; where the locals go & more about the social and night life highlights of the city. Sofia has so many interesting places, often hidden in small streets, galleries, bars, events etc!

Itinerary

Ancient Serdica Archaeological Complex · 20 min
Ancient cultural and communication complex “Serdica” combines areas with various purposes, divided into two zones. The “Largo” zone, situated underneath Nezavisimost Square, integrates the unearthed archaeological remains into a site for cultural events. The remains of one of the two main streets of the Roman town, the decumanus maximus, which connects the eastern and the western gate of the city, can be seen here. A large residential building, covering an entire insula (urban block), can be seen south of it. The building also had small shops, from which travelers and the town’s inhabitants could purchase food and various goods. A lapidarium is located close to the building.
Saint Sofia Church · 10 min
The Saint Sofia Church (Bulgarian: църква „Света София“, tsarkva "Sveta Sofia", "Church of Holy Wisdom") is one of the oldest church in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, dating to the fourth century. In the predecessor building took place the Council of Serdica held most probably in 343 and attended by 316 bishops. In the 14th century, the church gave its name to the city, previously known as Serdika (Сердика)
St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral · 10 min
The Saint Sofia Church (Bulgarian: църква „Света София“, tsarkva "Sveta Sofia", "Church of Holy Wisdom") is one of the oldest church in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, dating to the fourth century. In the predecessor building took place the Council of Serdica held most probably in 343 and attended by 316 bishops. In the 14th century, the church gave its name to the city, previously known as Serdika (Сердика)
Zhenski Pazar Women's Market · 20 min
Zhenski Pazar Market (Bulgarian: “Женски пазар”) is the oldest market in Sofia. Established more than 140 years ago, it has become one of the most important trading centres in the metropolitan city.
Paradise Center · 30 min
Paradise Center - the lifestyle home of fashion, events and entertainment – Sofia citizens and Sofia guests' favourite place to be.
Hall of Fame Hristo Stoitchkov · 10 min
The brand of one of the most famous Bulgarian players Hristo Stoitchkov
Sofia Synagogue · 10 min
The synagogue is the largest synagogue in Southeastern Europe, the third-largest in Europe,[1] and one of two active synagogues remaining in Bulgaria
Banya Bashi Mosque
Banya Bashi Mosque is located in the center of Sofia, near the hot mineral springs. (Banya Bashi means “many baths”). It was built in 1576 during the Ottoman military expansion by the best known Ottoman architect Miamar Sinan. He was also created Selemiye mosque in Edrine and Suleyman mosque in Istanbul.
Central Mineral Baths -- Banski Sq 1 · 10 min
A city known for the mineral springs in the area. It was built in the early 20th century near the former Turkish bath (then destroyed) and was used as the city's public baths until 1986.
Central Sofia Cemetery · 10 min
The style of the building is Neo-Renaissance, featuring also elements of Neo-Byzantine architecture and Neo-Baroque.

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English Guide
Banitza, is a traditional pastry made in Bulgaria. Banitsa is prepared by layering a mixture of whisked eggs, plain yogurt, and pieces of white brined cheese between filo pastry and then baking it.
Airian ( Bulgarian Yogurt with water)