Entertainment in Sofia

Sofia,the Bulgarian capital city was born 7,000 years ago in the green embrace of the Vitosha Mountain. Today, Sofia is a cosmopolitan city. Like any other European capital it is the hub of the country's political, business and cultural life, the center of various international events. There are many theatres, an Opera, an Operetta, concert halls, cinemas, museums and galleries. Sofia offers an excellent opportunities for international congresses, symposia, meetings, conferences and fairs. Special business centers and deluxe hotels are in the proximity of the bustling city center.

The five, four and three-stars Sofia hotels offer good conditions for business, rest and entertainment. Tranquillity seekers can choose from among the numerous small private hotels in Sofia's suburbs and enjoy excellent service in addition to home comfort and traditional Bulgarian hospitality. Shopping in Sofia is quite an experience. Shining shops offer design clothes, small antique shops, private art galleries displaying icons, modern art and jewels, music shops (CDs and cassetes) and shops for traditional crafs feast the eyes.

Most restaurants in Sofia serve European and Bulgarian cuisine. A visit to a tavern is a must. They entertain with folk music, songs and dances in addition to a menu of delicious typically Bulgarian dishes and choice drinks. Each night in Sofia is a thrilling experience. An option is a concert, opera or theatre. Jazz and rock clubs or piano bars are also there. Disco fans will find Sofia discos as good as any in Europe. Night clubs have variety shows in the small hours. Casinos in Sofia don't close before dawn.