16 Great Photography Spots in Sofia, Bulgaria

A big, busy park in the center of Sofia that is always full of people. It’s famous for its friendly squirrels.

The small park with a fountain in front of the National Theatre is a favorite hang out of Sofia’s youth.

As more and more people fly drones above Sofia or just take photos from their plane (many planes fly across the city center before landing at Sofia Airport), it is not unusual to see Sofia from a bird’s-eye view on Instagram.

The major Orthodox cathedral in Sofia with its shining covered in gold domes makes a beautiful backdrop for a picture.

The debate whether the monument still has a place in the city is on going. Grab a snap while you still can!

Sofia is home to quite a few old and kind of eye catching trams. Graf Ignatiev Street is a perfect tram-hunting photo spot.

The underpass that helps you cross the busy Tsarigradsko Shose Boulevard to Svetoslav Terter Street is covered in amazing movie themed graffiti. You can almost take a selfie with a star.

The remains of ancient Sofia, known as Serdika in Roman times, have recently been put on public display. They are under street level but with glass roof to let natural light in so a photo should be no problem.

Another debate causing relic of the communist-era relic. Should it be demolished, transformed or turned into a museum-like monument of a past era? Have a think about it while you shoot.

Today a home to the Sofia History Museum. This is still a pretty impressive building.

Located in the very center of Sofia and one of the symbols of the city. It would be rude not to take her picture.

More than 100 years old, they are another symbol of Sofia and a photo opportunity not to be missed.

The iconic church with its characteristic bulb-shape domes carries the legend that a visit to it makes wishes come true. Make sure you get your picture to prove to the wish granter that you were there!

Hop on a bus and head up Sofia’s Vitosha mountain. It’s not very far and the view is well worth the trouble.

This shop is always bursting with flowers, you can’t just pass by without taking a photo and smiling.

This is where everyone goes for coffee. Pull up a seat and watch the world go by. The perfect place for a chilled out picture.

Don’t miss this carefully picked selection of gorgeous locations in Sofia for the most Instagram-worthy encounters. Sofia provides a fusion of modern artistry and historical appeal, from the imposing Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral with its golden domes to the colorful graffiti underpass with movie themes. Take in the expansive vistas from Vitosha Mountain or capture the spirit of the city at the Sofia Largo, where socialist-era architecture blends with old Roman ruins.