Communist Walking Tour of Sofia

Find out what it was like on the eastern side of the Iron Curtain by joining our Communist tour. A 45-year-long period compressed in about 3 hours, including the factors that led to it, its aftermath and how it affects present-day Bulgaria. The main goal is to present this controversial period of Bulgarian history in an objective and informative way.

Topics include World War 2, education, healthcare, industry, housing, economics, and culture.

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Topics include World War 2, education, healthcare, industry, housing, economics, and culture.

Itinerary

Sofia Court House · 10 min
The first stop of the Sofia Communist Tour.
365 Association Sofia Tours · 10 min
The Palace of Justice in Sofia is the starting point of the Sofia Communist Tour.
Ancient Orthodox Church Saint Parascheva - the Old "St. Petka" · 10 min
A hidden church. Religion during the Communist period.
The Presidency Building · 10 min
The arrival of the Soviet Army in Bulgaria.
Former Bulgarian Communist Party Headquarters · 10 min
The Largo Complex in the heart of Sofia. Story of the Red Star and Statue of Lenin.
City Garden · 10 min
The story of the Mausoleum
National Art Gallery
The building of the Former Royal Palace during the early communist days.
Soviet Army Monument · 15 min
Sofia's most controversial monument and graffiti art. Early uprisings against the communist regime.
National Palace of Culture (NDK) · 10 min
Sofia's biggest communist landmark and a famous cultural hub.
Berlin Wall · 15 min
Final stop of the tour. The story of how it all ended.