Sofia

Sofia is divided into 24 districts.

Bankya, Sofia

Bankya is a tiny town located on the outskirts of Sofia in western Bulgaria. It is administratively part of Greater Sofia. Bankya became a town in 1969 and was annexed by Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital, in 1979.

Bankya is a little picturesque town situated around ten kilometers west of Sofia. Although the hamlet is close to Bulgaria’s capital, Sofia, it lacks the loudness and arrogance associated with the huge metropolis. Bankya is a popular tourist site at the base of Lulin Mountain, surrounded by rich greenery and drenched in sunshine. Bankya is a famous spa and a leading facility for cardiovascular rehabilitation and prevention in the country. Bankya was founded in Sofia as a highly regarded national and international resort and ecological reserve.

Bankya is home to a variety of charming hotels, mehanas, and cafes where visitors may enjoy genuine local friendliness. A walk in the town’s park is beneficial to everyone. Visitors are welcome to pour hot mineral water from well-established therapeutic springs.

Bankya is 17 kilometers (11 miles) west of Sofia. It sits at the foot of Lyulin Mountain, about 630–750 meters above sea level. Bankya was first populated by Thracian people around 2500 years ago. Archaeological investigations in the Ivanyane region have unearthed relics of Ancient Roman constructions, walls, and sewers, as well as metal bracelets dating from the fourth to fifth century. Bankya’s economy is mostly focused on tourism and balneological treatment.

Bankya was previously referred to as Banka in the 15th century. Verdikal, Gradoman, and Mihaylovo are all included in the municipality, although Ivanyane and Klisura are not. Bankya is derived from the common term bankya, which translates as „hot spring.“ It is a diminutive of banya („baths“)

Boyko Borisov, a former Bulgarian Prime Minister, was born in Bankya.

Bankya has an exceptional infrastructure for tourism, leisure, and medical treatment, in addition to an abundance of recreational activities. There are two medical spas, hydrothermal pools and modern sanatoriums, a mineral beach, a tennis complex, and a national hippodrome, among others, as well as a plethora of historical landmarks, churches, attractive hotels, and restaurants to gratify any town visitor.

Additionally, hundreds of cultural events are organized in connection with the mineral water „Goreshljaci“ traditional festivals.

In Klisura, the church „St. Kiriak and Julita“ and the monastery „St. Petka“ are well worth seeing. The Divotinski Monastery is around 20 kilometers away. Additionally, the Bankya region has various environmental pathways.

Bankya is a globally renowned health resort. It is situated 17 kilometers from Sofia in a lovely valley on the Lyulin mountain’s slopes. It is situated between 630 and 640 meters above sea level on the lush slopes of the Lyulin Mountain.

Mineral waters-slightly mineralized, hypothermal, clear, colorless, with a temperature of 36.5-37C and a great taste. The resort climate is temperate continental, which bioclimatically is classified as relaxing to energetic. The annual temperature average is 9.4 degrees Celsius (the average January temperature is a low of 2 degrees Celsius and the average July temperature is 19.6 degrees Celsius). Summers are pleasant, autumns are lovely and bright, and winters are a little frigid. This environment is suitable for year-round spa therapy, prophylactics, and organism hardening.

Bankya is hosting many cultural events like:

• “The international Jazz fest Bankya”
• Since 2001, the international festival of the children’s song „Million miracles“ has been held annually. It lasts three days and is generally held at the „Water world“ complex between 16 and 18 July. The festival features performances by children from Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, and Georgia, among other nations.
• Each year, the town organizes a traditional „Goreshlyatsi“ event in honor of the mineral water and long life. The water is regarded to be of the highest quality during the warmest days of the year, 15th, 16th, and 17th July. They are recognized as a municipality holiday.

Vitosha, Sofia

Vitosha is one of Sofia’s 24 districts, located in the city’s southern section at the foot of the Vitosha mountain. As of 2006, it had a population of 42,953. The district is divided into seven neighborhoods: Boyana, Simeonovo, Dragalevtsi, Pavlovo, Buxton, Manastirski Livadi, and Knyazhevo, as well as two villages: Vladaya and Marchaevo. It is one of Sofia’s wealthiest and greenest areas, with several gorgeous mansions, houses, villas, and residential complexes. There are eight schools and seven chitalishta (similar to libraries) with a combined total of 102,000 books. Lycée Français Victor Hugo is a French international school located in Vitosha’s Maxi Complex.

• The National Historical Museum is one of the most significant museums in Europe, with an extensive collection from ancient times to the current day. Several magnificent Thracian artifacts, excellent church plates, and old texts are among the most valuable things. It is one of Bulgaria’s 100 tourist attractions.
• Boyana Church, which dates from the 9th to the 10th centuries and has beautiful 13th-century murals. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one among Bulgaria’s 100 tourist attractions.
• Boyana Waterfall, a 15 m high waterfall.
• Dragalevtsi Monastery, constructed during Ivan Alexander’s reign.
• Mineral springs at Knyazhevo, with a temperature of 31°C

Vrabnitsa, Sofia

Sofia’s Vrabnitsa district is situated in the western region of the municipality. It is home to 47,417 people. It consists of the following neighbourhoods – Moderno Predgradie (meaning Modern Suburb) (Модерно Предградие), Vrabnitsa (Връбница) & Obelya (Обеля).

Vazrazhdane, Sofia

Vazrazhdane is a district in Sofia’s central business area. As of 2012, it has a population of 49,158. The district has an area of 3.16 kilometers (1 square mile), about 2.5 percent of the capital’s overall size. It is divided into numerous zones, including Zones B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, B-18, and B-19, as well as Serdika. The regions’ territory is divided into the following zones: residential zones covering 1.21 km2 (0 sq mi); parks, gardens, and green zones covering 1.36 km2 (1 sq mi); industrial zones covering 0.15 km2 (0 sq mi); and public zones covering roads, squares, and infrastructure covering 0.43 km2 (0 sq mi) (0 sq mi).

There are 17 primary and high schools with a combined enrollment of 8,000 students; seven kindergartens; and six libraries. Three churches, the National Polytechnical Museum, and various monuments are located in the area.

The economy is very dynamic, with a strong emphasis on services, finance, government, and industry. There are several hundred commercial establishments, including the Mall of Sofia, as well as various banks and government agencies and ministries. The industrial sector includes low-emission food processing and shoe manufacturing. At the moment, unemployment is at 5.3 percent.

Izgrev, Sofia

Izgrev is one of Sofia’s 24 districts. It covers an area of about 4.2 km2. As of 2006, the population is 33,611. It is divided into three neighbourhoods: „Iztok“ (15,600 residents), „Dianabad“ (14,000 residents), and „Izgrev“ (15,600 residents) (3,100). Numerous parks and green spaces encompass around 42% of the municipal territory, making it one of Sofia’s most ecologically friendly metropolitan districts. There are seventeen foreign embassies in the city.

Services, commerce, finance, industry, and construction dominate the economy. There are 15 small and medium-sized manufacturing facilities and two major manufacturing facilities that produce electrical and electronic equipment, machinery, metals, and metal details. There are 340 commercial locations, including the World Trade Center „Interpred.“ Unemployment in 2004 was 3% and in 2006 was 1%, both of which are among the lowest in the city and the country.

Twelve schools, nine kindergartens, two clinics, a hospital for active neurogy and psychiatry, and two libraries comprise the public infrastructure. Other institutions include the Borisova Gradina TV Tower, the National Sports Complex „Diana,“ the Park-Hotel „Moskva“ (Moscow), the National Investigating Department, various television stations, and the Yug (South) Bus Station.

Ilinden, Sofia

Ilinden is a district of Sofia, Bulgaria, situated in the city’s western region. As of 2006, it has a population of 37,256. There are four neighbourhoods: „Zaharna Fabrika,“ „Gevgeliiski,“ „Sveta Troitsa,“ and „Ilinden.“

Iskar, Sofia

Iskar is a district in eastern Sofia. As of 2006, it has a population of 69,896 and a land area of 25,6 km2. It is comprised of four neighbourhoods: Druzhba 1, Druzhba 2, Dimitar Milenkov, and Abdovitsa, as well as the hamlet of Busmantsi. Additionally, the area contains the „Gara Iskar“ industrial zone, which is centered around the same-named railway station.

Vrana Palace is located in the district of Iskar. There is a large park with unique tree species and a lake on the property. There are three churches, one of which is in Busmantsi.

Krasna polyana, Sofia

Krasna Polyana is a district in Sofia’s western region. As of 2012, it has a population of 66,543. It is one of 24 districts in Sofia, is located 3 kilometers from the city center, and consists of six neighbourhoods: „Ilinden“; „Zapaden Park“; „Razsadnika“; and „Krasna Polyana“ 1, 2, 3. As the name implies, there are several green spaces, particularly in the vicinity of „Zapaden Park.“

Krasno selo, Sofia

Krasno selo is a district and neighborhood in Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital. It is situated in the city’s western section. The neighborhood’s major roadway is Tsar Boris III Boulevard.

Krasno selo was a mahala (neighbourhood) of Boyana until 1910. It became a district of Sofia in 1956, although has existed as a suburb of the city since the early twentieth century. The name derives from the word selo („village“) and the adjective krasno, which translates as „beautiful.“

Following the Second Balkan War and the First World War, thousands of Bulgarian refugees (mostly from Western Thrace, Vardar Macedonia, Southern Dobruja, and the Western Outlands) sought a better life in the country’s big towns. Krasno selo, originally a satellite suburb, rapidly urbanized and hosted a large number of refugee families during the years before World War II, with different sections of Krasno selo being known as the Dobrujan neighbourhood, the Tsaribrod neighbourhood, and so on. Architectural aspects of the homes of Bulgarian immigrants express yearning for their homelands, as seen by the round tower of a 1929 house, which is evocative of Thessaloniki’s White Tower.

Krasno selo’s rise was facilitated by the strategic location of the western transit corridor heading to Pernik. On 1 January 1901, along what is now Tsar Boris III Boulevard, one of the Balkans’ first tramways, known as Knyazhevska, was formally launched. A metro line may travel through the community in the future.

Krasno selo’s architecture is dominated by residential structures. The majority of residential constructions are of the Soviet period panel construction style. The newer residential structures originate from after 1990. These constructions are constructed entirely of brick and are just a few storeys tall. On the other hand, panel buildings range in height from five to over twenty floors.

The Krasno Selo market is located in Krasno Selo. Borovo quarter has the second biggest market. Borovo is situated at trolley station #9.

Within the Krasno selo area, the 1–12 grade school is located at 142 SOU.

Kremikovtsi, Sofia

Kremikovtsi is a Sofia industrial area. It lies northeast of the capital. The nearby Kremikovtsi Steel Complex is one of the major industrial businesses in Bulgaria and the Balkans. It used to employ more than 20,000 employees but has now been reduced to 8,500 owing to increased efficiency.

There has been much debate regarding the plant’s future, but no ecological restrictions have been placed on the plant’s owners to bring Kremikovtsi’s pollution level into compliance by investing in filtration facilities. Thus far, no action has been made to either dismantle the facility or exercise government authority to regulate the quantity of dangerous emissions into the air, raising worries about possible corruption within the governing coalition of the Bulgarian Socialist Party.

The Monastery of St. George the Victorious is located three kilometers outside of Kremikovtsi, overlooking the settlement from its surrounding hills. It is noteworthy for its older church’s 16th-century murals depicting patron St. George and other saints.

According to documented records, Kremikovtsi was first attested in 1452 and was in continuous existence during the 16th–19th centuries. Its name derives from the original placename *Kremikovo or *Kremik, which derives from the dialectal term kremik („flint“ in Old Bulgarian K). It was was an independent hamlet until being incorporated into Sofia in 1978.

Lozenets, Sofia

Lozenets, occasionally spelled Lozenetz, is a district and residential neighbourhood in Sofia, Bulgaria. As of 2012, it has a population of 49,200.

Lozenets is home to several contemporary structures as well as numerous apartment towers and pre-1944 residences from the communist period. The neighborhood is undergoing rehabilitation, with new building occurring in densely populated areas. Sergey and the nearby neighborhoods include tree-lined streets and several public parks. There is a direct view of Vitosha mountain from this spot. A big new church is now being built. Numerous cultural and educational institutions are located across the city, including 13 schools and three reference libraries. Lozenets is a prestigious residential zone with a large number of contemporary luxury home developments. It is divided into „Upper“ and „Lower“ sub districts, with the „Lower Lozenets“ located next to Sofia’s central business area. It is mostly composed of modest three- to four-story buildings, manor homes, and detached dwellings. The „Upper Lozenets“ neighborhood was mostly created in the 1990s and contains opulent contemporary residential structures. This region has a little less developed infrastructure, with many sites without access to central heating provided by the municipally owned central water heating operator. Nonetheless, the „Upper Lozenets“ is regarded as a posh neighborhood due to its location on a hill rising above the rest of the city’s core sections and borders the South Park. The American Embassy, the Marinela Hotel, and the Government Hospital are all located in the „Upper Lozenets.“ It is situated on a healthcare infrastructure that comprises the biggest hospital in Central and Eastern Europe, „Tokuda,“ which employs over 1,100 medical workers, as well as three clinics. The Central Business District The neighborhood is within walking distance of the Sofia mall, the European Union metro station, and the James Bourchier metro station. Lozenets Residence (eидени оене, Rezidentsiya Lozenets) is one of former King Simeon’s royal homes.

Lyulin, Sofia

Lyulin is Bulgaria’s biggest residential complex, both in the capital Sofia and around the nation. It is situated on the city’s western fringes and is comprised of ten microdistricts. The complex is home to 114,813 people and is served by all modes of public transportation.

Lyulin is a new district. The complex’s infrastructure construction started in 1971, and the first condominium was completed in 1973. The complex is called after Lyulin Mountain, which lies close. It is a popular area to reside due to its convenient transit and reasonably priced real estate.

Numerous bus and tram lines (8), two trolleybus lines (6 and 7), and the Sofia Metro are available (Lyulin, Slivnitsa, and Zapaden park). The area is bisected by three major boulevards: „Tsaritsa Yoanna,“ „Pancho Vladigerov,“ and „Slivnitsa.“ The bus, tram, and trolley all serve the central business district. Although the subway’s general coverage is limited, it is quite useful for getting to the downtown area and the Mladost neighborhood, which is located on the other end of the city.

There are nine secondary schools, one primary school, and a handful of private educational institutions, the latter of which often focuses on foreign languages, mathematics, and Bulgarian language and literature. The majority of schools feature indoor pools. There are two state polyclinics — the 12th in Lyulin 9 and the 26th in Lyulin 2 — as well as the private „Mediva Center“ in Lyulin 4.

On the outskirts of the district, towards the city center, is Sofia’s second largest park, West Park; it is in somewhat disrepair (the majority of the alleys are dirt tracks, there is no park ranger or lamp posts), but is still heavily used for jogging, cycling (including dirt-biking), outdoor table tennis, and, on occasion, ATV use. Additionally, there is „Lyulin Beach“ (an outdoor pool with a variety of leisure activities) and a couple of tiny football stadiums. „ARENA Movie“ – a huge cinema complex — is the neighborhood theater.

There is a single enormous marketplace with several stores offering a variety of goods, as well as a number of supermarkets and hypermarkets (BILLA, Technopolis, Technomarket, METRO, Labyrinth, Praktiker, etc.). The majority of these supermarkets are specialized on a single kind of commerce (for example, BILLA is for food and Labyrinth is for furniture)

Lyulin’s entertainment potential has expanded dramatically after the inauguration of the Mega Mall in September 2014. The Mall features regular events such as the television program „Mini Miss and Mini Mister,“ as well as international wine tastings and celebrations of indigenous rituals such as Baba Marta.

Mladost, Sofia

Mladost is a Sofia district. It is one of the city’s most contemporary and rapidly expanding neighborhoods. As of 2012, it has 114,887 residents, making it the capital’s second most populated district. It is located in the capital’s south-east end, between Druzhba and Vitosha mountains. Business Park Sofia, Bulgaria’s biggest business complex, is located at the south end. Mladost is one of Sofia’s safest and cleanest areas. It was one of the first suburbs in Sofia to receive a comprehensive bike path of more than 8 kilometers in May 2011.

The district’s economy is thriving. „Iztok“ and „Gorublyane“ are two industrial and scientific zones. „Iztok“ covers an area of 201 acres and is a leader in the electronics, mechanical, and printing industries. There are a number of significant scientific institutes, including the Institute of Hydrology and Meteorology; the Library Institute; the Institute of Electronics; the Institute of Astronomy; the Institute of Solid Object Physics; the Institute of Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Research; and the Central Laboratoty of Solar and Alternative Energy. The other zone is situated near the suburb of „Gorublyane.“ There are food processing plants and a Brewery and Hops Production Institute.

The service sector plays a critical role. There are eleven hypermarkets (Metro, Kaufland, Billa, Praktiker, Fantastico, COMO, Technopolis, and Technomarket, among others); multiple trade centres; several office buildings, supermarkets, and various vehicle dealerships, including Toyota, BMW, Volvo, and Opel; and 3,268 trade shops. Numerous business centers are being planned or constructed. The district’s unemployment rate is 4.2%, one of the lowest in the nation.

The district’s roadways are typically in excellent shape. The public transportation system is comprised of bus and trolley lines, as well as fixed-route taxis. The transport system has been significantly improved as a result of the Sofia Metro (Mladost 1, Mladost 3, Aleksandar Malinov, Akad. Aleksandar Teodorov – Balan, and Business Park Sofia), which facilitates contact between the city’s central and western neighborhoods. Five bus routes and two trolley lines link the quarter’s various sections to Sofia’s central business district.

Mladost has 15 schools and 16 kindergartens, as well as four chitalishta. There are around 10,100 students enrolled in schools and 1,800 children enrolled in kindergartens. Among the area’s schools is the American College of Sofia, the country’s oldest educational institution located outside the United States. The college’s official address is in Mladost 2.

Four polyclinics and the Metropolitan Oncology Dispensary are located in the area. The largest hospital, „Sveta Anna“ (Saint Anna), has around 900 beds.

Nadezhda, Sofia

Nadezhda is a district in the northwestern section of Sofia, with an area of 19.300 square kilometers. As of 2011, it has a population of 67,905. It is divided into nine districts: „Nadezhda“ I, II, III, and IV; „Tolstoy“; „Svoboda“; „Triagalnika“; „Iliyantsi,“ and „Trebich.“

In 1906, the region where the route from Sofia to Lom went through the rich fields was sparsely populated. In 1924, Nadezhda was designated as a neighbourhood, and in September 1934, it was designated as the center of a municipality that encompassed many settlements. It was named after the youngest sister of Tsar Boris III, Nadezhda.

Numerous manufacturing facilities exist. The company’s primary industrial operations include machinery, electronics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals (at the Sopharma factory), and furniture.

Two churches and a monastery are located in Nadezhda. There are thirteen schools, thirteen kindergartens, and six chitalishta.

The name „Nadezhda“ is meaningful in that it is also the name of one of Saint Sophia’s three daughters (the three daughters were called Faith, Hope and Love).

Novi Iskar, Sofia

Novi Iskar is a town in Western Bulgaria that is part of the Sofia Municipality. It is situated in Sofia City Province (the capital of Bulgaria). It is sometimes referred to as a northern suburb of Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital, and is located in the northern portion of the Sofia Valley, with the Iskar Gorge commencing just north of the town.

Novi Iskar was founded in May 1974 by the consolidation of three villages: Aleksandar Voykov, Gnilyane, and Kurilo. Aleksandar Voykov was founded in 1955 when the settlements of Kumaritsa and Slavovtsi amalgamated. Originally a villa district, Izgrev is now a town district.

Novi Iskar is now divided into five districts: Slavovtsi, Kumaritsa, Kurilo, Izgrev, and Gnily.

Ovcha kupel, Sofia

Ovcha kupel is a district (rayon) in Sofia City Province, Bulgaria. It is part of the Stolichna Municipality.

The neighborhood’s name is derived from the warm water that emerges from the earth’s surface: shepherds who led their flocks there were well aware that the sheep gladly travel through the marshy meadows. Following an earthquake in 1858, hot water spilled out and the sheep were unable to escape being washed, thus the name, which literally translates as „sheep bath“ (ovcha kupel). On such site, in 1933, was established the Ovcha kupel Mineral Bath, designed by architect Georgi Ovcharov in 1925-1928.

As of 2006, it has a population of 47,380. It begins 6 kilometers south of Sofia’s city center and encompasses the eastern portion of the Lyulin Mountain. The district encompasses many Sofia neighborhoods, including Ovcha kupel, Gorna banya, Suhodol, Karpuzitsa, and Malo Buchino village.

Three institutes of higher education are located in the district.

There are nine schools (including the National educational complex for culture) and five chitalishte (houses of culture), the oldest of which was erected in 1922. Slavia is the district’s oldest football club, and one of the oldest in the nation, with a 25,556-capacity stadium.

Oborishte, Sofia

Oborishte is a district of the Bulgarian capital Sofia. The population was 36,000 in 2006. It covers an area of 3.07 km2, of which 59 ha are streets and squares, 47 ha are parks and gardens, 9 ha are schools and kindergartens, 5 ha are hospitals and polyclinics, 1.5 ha are embassies, 1 ha are theatres, 2.5 ha are petrol stations and parking lots, 1 ha are churches, and 16 ha are residential areas.

Government and administration employ a sizable portion of the population. Numerous ministries and other significant institutions exist, including the Council of Ministers, the Ministry of Regional and Public Development, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Social Development, the Energetics Committee, the Capital Municipality, the Parliament building, the State Archive Bureau, and numerous embassies and others.

The region is home to three institutions of higher learning: the National Academy of Arts, the State Academy of Music, and the Military Academy Georgi Sava Rakovski. There are twelve elementary schools, six kindergartens, and three chitalishta.

The municipal territory include the eastern portion of the city’s central business district, as well as portions of ancient Serdica. Numerous cultural institutions and monuments of national significance are located in Oborishte, including 15 monuments (Monument to Vasil Levski, Monument to the Unknown Soldier, Monuments to SS Cyril and Methodius, Doctors, Aleksandar Stamboliyski, and Ivan Vazov, among others), 40 memorial plates, 211 cultural monuments, and 9 churches.

Pancharevo, Sofia

Pancharevo is a tourist hamlet and area on the outskirts of Sofia, among the Vitosha, Lozenska, and Plana mountains. It is situated in the southeastern portion of the Capital Municipality. As of 2011, the settlement had a population of 3,433, although the district had a population of over 28,000. It is Sofia’s biggest region, with an area of 3,647 km2 (1,408 sq mi). It features Bulgaria’s biggest manmade lake, Lake Pancharevo, as well as Iskar and Pasarel reservoirs, which are placed one above the other.

The region provides good opportunities for recreation and tourism for the capital’s residents. The enormous dams provide opportunities for water sports, fishing, camping, and boating excursions. There are several Middle Ages historical sites, including the remnants of the Urvich stronghold, which was the scene of a fierce and ultimately futile fight against Turkish invaders in the late 14th century. Numerous monasteries and chapels exist, some of which have been abandoned since the collapse of the Second Bulgarian Empire.

Pancharevo is situated 12 kilometers southeast of Sofia’s city center along Samokovsko shosse str. It is located 700 meters above sea level between the Vitosha and Lozen mountains, near the mouth of the Iskar River’s Pancharevo canyon. Vitoshka Bistritsa River flows into Lake Pancharevo in Pancharevo, dropping sharply from the highest areas of the mountain.

Pancharevo has contemporary suburban homes suitable for year-round living as well as gated residential neighborhoods. It is conveniently located near the Sofia Ring Road, Business Park Sofia, Tsarigradsko shosse, Sofia Airport, Samokov, and Borovets.

Poduyane, Sofia

Poduyane or Poduene is a residential complex and area in Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital city, with a population of 85,996. It is separated into microregions and is situated on the city’s northeastern fringes. Suhata Reka, Hadzhi Dimitar, Poduyane, Stefan Karadzha, Levski, Levski-G, and Levski-V are all located in Poduyane. It was founded in 1895 as a former village. On 1 June, the district observes a holiday.

Poduene has 85,996 residents in 2007, making it Sofia’s third most populated district after Lyulin and Mladost. According to the 2001 census, the population was 75,004 – 25,000 residents resided in Hadzhi Dimitar and Stefan Karadzha; 25,000 residents lived in Suha Reka and Poduyane (neighbourhood); 15,000 residents lived in Levski V and G, and 10,000 residents lived in Levski

There is an art college, 11 elementary schools, 9 kindergartens, and two polyclinics located on the 23rd and 18th streets. Georgi Asparuhov Stadium (also known as Gerena) is situated in the Suha Reka neighborhood. It is the home of PFC Levski Sofia.

Serdika, Sofia

Serdika or Serdica is the old Roman name for Sofia, Bulgaria’s current capital, as well as the name of a district in the city’s core. It is comprised of four neighbourhoods: „Fondovi zhilishta,“ „Banishora,“ „Orlandovtsi,“ and „Malashevtsi,“ as well as the center portions of „Draz mahala.“ It is 17.53 km2 in size, accounting for 1.3 percent of the Capital Municipality’s total area and 8.8 percent of the city proper. Serdica has a population of 52,918 people as of 2006.

The district’s jurisdiction is home to six kindergartens, thirteen schools, and six chitalishta. The healthcare system is comprised of the II and V City Hospitals, as well as the Institute of Transport Medicine and two polyclinics. Serdica is also home to the Central Railway Station, the Central Bus Station, and the Lavov majority.

Slatina, Sofia

Slatina is a district in the capital Sofia’s eastern region. As of 2006, it has a population of 65,772 people. The district has an area of 13.25 km2, or 6.69 percent of the Capital Municipality’s total area. It is a mostly level terrain with occasional elevations to the west.

Slatina, at the time a hamlet, was first referenced as slatina in 1420. It is named from the common Bulgarian word slatina, „saline spring,“ which is derived from the adjective slat („salty, saline“). The term is documented in Old Bulgarian as A, meaning „bog, swamp, marsh,“ or „spring that does not squirt.“ Bulgarian and Slavic toponymy are particularly fond of the name.

Iskarsko Shose Str., Iskar River, Tsarigradsko Shose Blvd, Sitnyakovo Blvd, Boyan Magesnik Str, Stoyan Popov Str, and Letostrui Str are its boundaries. Slatina is divided into five districts: Yavorov; Geo Milev; Hristo Smirnenski; Duta; and Hristo Botev. The „Reduta“ neighborhood is the capital’s highest point.

There are 23 hectares of parkland and three parks. Numerous significant institutions exist, including the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Committee for the Exploitation of Nuclear Energy for Peaceful Purposes, and the State Music Academy „Pancho Vladigerov.“ Sweden, China, India, and Romania all have embassies there. Additionally, there are two sports arenas: „Festivalna“ and „Universiada“.

The service and industrial industries constitute the economy’s backbone. There are many big machine-building and electronics factories in the country, including „Electronika,“ „Lidi-R,“ and „Meditsinska Tehnika Inzhenering.“ Additionally, there are food processing factories. Pliska Hotel, one of the capital’s emblems, is situated inside the district. The Sky City Mall is situated next to the Pliska Hotel. The unemployment rate is currently 4.1%.

Sofia International Airport serves as a key transportation hub for the whole Balkan Peninsula, not only Sofia and Bulgaria. A business park is now under built near the airport.

Slatina has nine schools, eight kindergartens, and six chitalishta. Additionally, there are three Institutes of Higher Education. Additionally, the State School of Dance Art is situated there. There are two churches in the village: „Sv. Troitsa“ (Holy Trinity) and „Sveti Duh“ (Holy Trinity) (Holy Spirit). There is a chapel dedicated to St. Mina.

Studentski grad, Sofia

Studentski grad is the student campus area for the majority of universities in Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital, and is also one of the city’s 24 districts. It was founded in the 1980s and presently has a population of about 40,000. The true number of persons residing there on a temporary basis is difficult to ascertain.

It is one of the most diverse neighbourhoods in Sofia, with ancient communist-era houses now occupied by students from several Sofia institutions and modern nightclubs, commercial, business, and residential centers. As seen by widespread overdevelopment, the building boom has already taken its toll. Parking lots and green spaces continue to be insufficient. In 2011, the biggest skatepark in the Balkans was built in the park area just across from the University of National and World Economy. Two multipurpose halls, Hristo Botev and the Winter Palace of Sports, often host a variety of events. Due to the often low rent (less than €20 per month), it is a very desirable place to live. Numerous dorms, especially those housing international students, have recently undergone renovations. They are mostly Bulgarian diaspora residents in Macedonia, Moldova, Ukraine, and Serbia, as well as non-Bulgarians from Turkey since 2004.

The neighborhood is well-known for its vibrant nightlife. The campus’s nightlife scene is centered on a number of bars and disco clubs. Studentski grad is home to a district police station dedicated to combating the rapidly expanding number of alcohol-related crimes, thefts, vandalism, and football fan clashes. Stojan Baltov’s gruesome murder outside a disco club by inebriated youngsters generated arguments about the social environment and security, including the building of an integrated video surveillance system. Dining establishments range from upscale eateries to budget pizzerias. Popular is the so-called Mandzha street, which is lined with banitsa pastry, burger, Döner kebab, and pancake establishments.

Unlike most campus districts in Western Europe and North America, Studentski grad serves as a hub for the majority of the students at Sofia’s several universities, rather than being located near a single institution. This facilitates interaction and interaction between students from various higher education institutions, but also creates significant transportation issues, as the majority of Sofia’s university faculties are located relatively far from the city center, and public transportation is frequently unable to meet Studentski grad’s needs. Traffic is typically congested, particularly during morning and late afternoon peak hours. Regular buses operate every 10 minutes on average. Marshrutkas, or fixed-route minibus taxis, relieve the problem. The municipality of Sofia intends to link Studentski grad to the city’s metro system.

The neighborhood is often referred to as „Stuttgart.“ The acronym Stud. (Studentski, „student“) and grad. („city“) is derived from the German city of Stuttgart.

Sredets, Sofia

Sredets is a district in the heart of Sofia. As of 2006, it had a population of 41,000. The district is around 300 hectares (3 kilometers) in size.

It is bounded on the east by Sitnyakovo Boulevard and Yavorov Alley; on the south and south-west by Dragan Tsankov Boulevard and Evlogi Georgiev Boulevard; on the west by Fridtjof Nansen Street and Vitosha Boulevard; and on the north by Dondukov Boulevard, Moskovska Str, Shipka Str, and Khan Omurtag Str.

Numerous green parks and gardens exist. Sredets also encompasses the park’s northernmost reaches. Two of Bulgaria’s most iconic football stadiums are situated inside the park’s lovely alleys: the Vasil Levski National Stadium, which hosts the Bulgarian national football team, and the Balgarska Armiya Stadium, which is home to Bulgaria’s most successful football club, CSKA Sofia.

There are seven elementary schools and four kindergartens.

This district encompasses portions of the old city. Under the modern edifices, there are large remnants of the Roman settlement, and many more have been unearthed during various building projects. The remains of the city walls and towers may be seen in many underpasses, as well as one of the Balkan Peninsula’s oldest churches, Sv. Georgi, located in the Ministry of Education’s yard.

Triaditsa, Sofia

Triaditsa is a district in Sofia’s south. The population was 65,000 in 2006. The district has an area of 9,8 kilometers square. It is divided into three districts: „Ivan Vazov,“ „Strelbishte,“ and „Gotse Delchev.“

Triaditsa’s economy is thriving. Unemployment is just 3,7%, more than double the national average. Due to the district’s lack of industrial facilities, the economy is based on services, commerce, finance, tourism, and administration. The City Center Sofia Mall is situated between the Hilton Hotel Sofia and the Hotel Hemus on the north-eastern outskirts of the „Ivan Vazov“ area. The Triaditsa Region, particularly Manastirski livadi, is a desirable investment location. Along Bulgaria boulevard, there are a number of magnificent office buildings with contemporary façade. Infrastructure development is presently underway.

There are twelve elementary schools, ten kindergartens, and four chitalishta.

Numerous significant medical facilities are situated there, including the Medical-Military Academy, the Hygiene Center, the Dental Institute, and the Children’s Pediatrics; as well as the hospitals „Alexandrovska“, „Prof. Ivan Kirov“, „Sv. Ekarerina“, „Maichin Dom“, and „Sv. Sofia“. Additionally, there are three polyclinics.

To the north lies the National Palace of Culture (NDK), which is surrounded by a lovely garden with a modest church and several fountains. It is South Eastern Europe’s biggest conference center. Four churches and five police stations are located in the area. The National Museum of the Earth and Man is situated in the park to the south of NDK.