History & Landmarks
Main Astronomical Point of Bulgaria
Discover Sofia’s 1920 astronomical tower, the reference point of Bulgaria’s state triangulation, with its geodetic history and current access limits.
Browse by category
History & Landmarks
Monument Jordan Raditchkov
See Emil Popov’s 2007 monument to writer Yordan Radichkov in Sofia’s Royal Garden beside the National Art Gallery, with practical visit details.
History & Landmarks
Monument Marin Drinov
Find the 1936 Marin Drinov bust in Sofia’s Borisova Gradina and learn why this scholar and first Bulgarian Literary Society chairman matters.
History & Landmarks
Monument of Bulgarian Volunteers
See Sofia’s 2008 monument to the Bulgarian volunteer units, with the Samara Flag figure, battle reliefs and memorial details behind the Military Club.
History & Landmarks
Monument of Evlogi Georgiev and Hristo Georgiev
See the Evlogi and Hristo Georgiev statues at Sofia University and learn how the brothers’ philanthropy shaped Bulgaria’s oldest university.
History & Landmarks
Monument of Hristo Smirnenski
Discover Sofia’s Hristo Smirnenski monument, its location, sculptor Marko Markov and the poet’s short but influential literary life.
History & Landmarks
Monument of Tsar Samuil
Visit Sofia’s 2015 Monument of Tsar Samuil beside St Sophia, with historical background, design details and practical planning information.
History & Landmarks
Monument of Vladimir Dimitrov
Find the seated Vladimir Dimitrov–Maystora monument in Sofia’s former royal-palace garden and understand its artistic and historical context.
History & Landmarks
Monument to the Tsar Liberator
Explore Sofia’s Tsar Liberator Monument, its 1907 equestrian sculpture, detailed war and statehood reliefs, location and visitor advice.
History & Landmarks
Monument to the Tsar Liberator
Explore Sofia’s Monument to the Tsar Liberator, Arnoldo Zocchi’s 1907 Alexander II memorial opposite parliament, with history and visitor advice.
History & Landmarks
Monument to the Unknown Soldier
Visit Sofia’s Monument to the Unknown Soldier beside St Sophia, with its eternal flame, historic lion, memorial history and practical context.
History & Landmarks
Nesho Bonchev Monument
Find the Nesho Bonchev Monument in Borisova Gradina, with its 1939 history, sculptor, literary context and practical advice for a park visit.
History & Landmarks
Partisan and Soviet Soldier Sculpture, Friendship Bridge
Understand Sofia’s 1953 “Partisan and Soviet Soldier” sculpture on Friendship Bridge, its socialist symbolism, setting and practical visiting details.
History & Landmarks
Patriarch Evtimiy Boulevard
Walk Patriarch Evtimiy Boulevard for central Sofia architecture, transport links, urban life and easy connections to Vitosha Boulevard and NDK.
History & Landmarks
Petko and Pencho Slaveykov Monument
See Sofia’s bronze bench monument to writers Petko and Pencho Slaveykov on Slaveykov Square, with literary context, history and practical tips.
History & Landmarks
Pirotska street
Walk Pirotska Street for one of central Sofia’s oldest commercial corridors, a pedestrian section, historic buildings and evolving cultural projects.
History & Landmarks
Russian Monument Square
See Sofia’s 1882 Russian Monument at the Skobelev–Totleben roundabout, with practical guidance for a short historical stop in a busy urban setting.
History & Landmarks
Slaveykov Square
Explore Sofia's Slaveykov Square, its literary history, Slaveykov writers' monument, book culture, central location and practical visiting advice.
History & Landmarks
Sofia Court House
See Sofia Court House at 2 Vitosha Boulevard, its interwar architecture, lion sculptures, working-court status, hours and central walking context.
History & Landmarks
SS. Cyril and Methodius Monument
See Sofia’s 1975 Cyril and Methodius Monument before the National Library, its symbolism, 24 May role, location and practical visiting advice.
History & Landmarks
Statue of Sofia
See Sofia’s 2000 millennium statue by Georgi Chapkanov, with symbol meanings, Serdika metro access and nearby historic landmarks.
History & Landmarks
Stefan Karadzha Monument
Visit Sofia’s 1994 Stefan Karadzha bust in Borisova Garden and learn the revolutionary’s 1868 story, setting, access and practical visiting details.
History & Landmarks
Stefan Stambolov Monument
See Sofia’s Stefan Stambolov Monument in Crystal Garden, a dramatic 1995 memorial to the statesman, with historical context and practical visiting advice.
History & Landmarks
Taras Shevchenko Monument
See Sofia’s Taras Shevchenko Monument in Vazrazhdane Square, with sculpture details, 2016 unveiling history, cultural context and visit advice.