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- English
- Italian
- French
Discover a lesser-known facet of Sofia during a 2.5-hour walk dedicated to the Belle Époque and Art Nouveau. Admire the elegant facades, floral motifs, eclectic architectures, and historic residences that bear witness to Sofia's transformation into a European capital.
Stroll down Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard, discover the National Assembly Square and the Oborishte district, with its historic villas and diplomatic quarter. Explore Sofia's links with Paris, Milan, Turin, and Venice, as well as French and Italian influence on the young Bulgarian capital.
A relaxed walk to discover another facet of Sofia, beyond its most famous monuments.
* Duration: approximately 2h30
Available in French, Italian or English
* Optional coffee after the walk (not included)
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point: in front of the main entrance of Kvadrat 500 (National Gallery), at 19, rue de la 19e Février, in Sofia. The Guide will be easily recognizable by his wide-brimmed green hat.
Arrival point * in front of the former Royal Palace of Sofia, today one of the main halls of the National Gallery, on Alexander I Square.
Itinerary
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1Kvadrat 500
The Check-out point of the walk, in an environment where historic buildings, green spaces, and modern architecture coexist, before discovering the Belle Époque Sofia.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A walk in the heart of Belle Époque Sofia, among beautiful late 19th and early 20th-century facades, decorative details, and large trees, including the prestigious Military Club and several Art Nouveau buildings.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A vast monumental space where one can admire several buildings representative of the young Sofia of the Belle Époque, as well as a statue made by an Italian artist, testifying to the artistic links between Bulgaria and Italy at that time.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohridski (Pass by)
A walk in front of the Italian and Austrian embassies, witnesses to the international ties of the young capital, followed by a passage in front of the University of Sofia "Saint Clement of Ohrid," with its imposing facade and green spaces, in the elegant atmosphere of Belle Époque Sofia.
Admission ticket free -
4
Jardin des Docteurs is a calm and green environment, surrounded by houses and residential buildings that evoke the elegant Sofia of the Belle Époque.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Stroll through an elegant residential neighborhood, where many Art Nouveau villas and refined houses were built in the Belle Époque. The sector also hosts several embassies, including the sumptuous residence of the French Republic.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
An emblematic boulevard of Belle Époque Sofia, lined by the small Perlovska River, where one discovers a verdant atmosphere and several historic buildings that bear witness to the transformation of the city at the beginning of the 20th century.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Vasil Levski Monument (Pass by)
An emblematic obelisk in Sofia dedicated to Vasil Levski, a major figure in Bulgarian history, located in a green and peaceful setting in the heart of the city.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Budapest Street (ul.) "Budapest" An elegant street in the center of Sofia and its surroundings, where you discover historic facades, old houses, and a residential atmosphere that evokes the European face of the city in the Belle Époque.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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