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In front of the building is a huge and very long water feature which wasn’t switched on during my visit (end of winter). I didn’t have time during my visit to make it during this time hence a day shot below. The view restaurant provides probably the highest views over the city.
AVO Language and Examination Center with trams
Temple Sveta Sofia – It would be rude for me to leave this one out as the city was named after this church. It’s not particularly easy to photograph for Instagram but definitely worth giving a go. This beautiful and impressive statue of Sveta Sofia is really nice and considered a little erotic. The owl in her left hand is to symbolize wisdom, the crown is power, and the wreath is fame.
Sofia Lap Club Entry
Sofia does pub crawls a bit differently than other cities and that’s why we love to recommend them to visitors. We recommend the Hidden Bar Pub Crawl which takes you to four bars that are hard to find on your own with a local guide. It’s the perfect thing to do in Sofia at night if you want to meet fellow travelers, or if you are traveling alone and are wary of checking out Sofia’s nightlife scene independently. On the opposite side near the Sofia City Court is another good spot for taking pictures of trams. Here you can get some shots with the Cathedral Church Sveta Nedelya in the distance and tram tracks leading to it. I didn’t have time during my visit but this might be a good spot for sunset and blue hour.
Enjoy a night at the Sofia Opera
You could come up here during the day, but if you have enough days consider coming up for sunset to get awesome shots of the skyline. The Largo is a spot in Sofia which has some really impressive and grand architecture built in a Socialist Classicism or Stalinist style. In the image below you’ll see the former Party House which used to be the headquarters of the Bulgarian communist party (which no longer exists). On the left is the TZUM department store and on the right are government offices, including that of the president.
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You’ll find countless young locals sharing enormous 2-liter-plus bottles of beer while sitting in the park and enjoying the break in the summer heat. It’s a decidedly local thing to do, but it’s also incredibly fun and very budget-friendly. Sofia has a few rooftop bars that are worth visiting if you are looking for something different to do in Sofia at night. Head down to the famous Salty Dog for a gorgeous sunset cruise out in the Atlantic!
Sofia Walking Tour
Some of the clubs we recommend are SugarClub, Gotham, Kingdom Bar, and Bar Petak (especially on Friday nights). It also includes roundtrip transportation so you don’t have to worry about how to get home afterwards. For a decidedly more classy evening, hit up the Sofia Opera and Ballet. It’s surprisingly affordable (we paid 15 leva or about $8 USD per ticket) and extremely fun.
We went to see the Georges Bizet opera Carmen and thoroughly enjoyed our fun night out on the town. Be sure to dress up just a bit to add to the fun, although it’s not a super fancy affair. What better way to end off the day than watching the sunset out on the water. Bring your libations and snacks for this late afternoon cruise and enjoy the magical sunset.
Sofia VIP Nightclub
There is also a fountain (which is behind me in the pic below), but this wasn’t turned on during my visit. I expect during the summer this would be on and if it lights up it may look good in the blue hour. You could also try taking pictures using an ND filter during the day to get nice smooth water. In the summertime, the parks in Sofia are just as busy at night as during the day.
Sofia Party Bus Transfer
Cathedral Saint Alexandar Nevski is the most famous and recognisable landmark in the city. It has been built in a Neo-Byzantine style with materials from all around the world, such as doors from Germany, windows from Austria and mosaics from Brazil. Including the roads leading towards it (first image in this post), and if there’s been rain you may get reflections in the puddles such as seen below. If you are visiting Sofia and want to know some of the best Instagram and Photography spots then keep reading. In this post you’ll find the best spots I found, including a link to the spot on Google Maps, whether the location is free or not and the best time to take pictures.
In the foreground below are Roman ruins and you could come here for Instagram and photography shots anytime. These ruins are from the ancient Roman city of Serdica and were discovered whilst the city was building the subway. Taking pictures of these or the Banya Bashi Mosque (seen in the distance) isn’t easy to photograph, but you should definitely get some snaps before you leave. Savannah Scene provides a comprehensive view of what this city has to offer in the way of shopping, dining, activities, and events. If you would like to preview Savannah Scene before your arrival, you can view Savannah Scene online.
The Regional History Museum of Sofia is often said to be one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. It makes for great Instagram and photography shots and you’ll find nice patterned stonework in front of the building, as well as various trees that you could use to frame your shot. There is also The View which is on the 24th floor near NDK and La Terrazza di Serdica Panorama in the center, both of which offer delicious food and drinks. They’ll run you slightly more than your average dinner and drinks in Sofia, but it’s well worth it for the views. Sofia has a vibrant nightlife scene and there are a number of fun and low-key clubs in the city. I have mixed feelings about the National Palace of Culture, but I don’t think I saw it at its best.
Seashore Vacations' very own Lila Konecny will be your bartender on Wednesdays and Fridays. It's an hour and a half cocktail cruise (Ages 21 and over only) with special options for full moon parties and Daufuskie Island day trips. Rila Monastery – Around an hour thirty from the city is the Rila Monastery, which is beautiful and highly rated. Nestled in a courtyard by the presidential building is the Church St. George Rotunda. This is the oldest church in the city and built around the 3rd-4th century.
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