Tsurkva Sveta SofiaStanding next to St Aleksander Nevski, this early Byzantine brick church dates to the fifth century, although there were several churches here before it, as well as the pre- Christian Serdica city necropolis. Tsurkva Sveta Nedelya Sveta Nedelya, with its huge dome, is a typical example of neo- Byzantine architecture. There has been a church here since medieval times. The square, Plotted Sveta Nedelya, used to be named after Lenin and a statue of the Communist leader once stood hereNatzionalen Archeologicheski Musei the National Archaeological Museum is worth visiting just for the building itself. Recently reopened after extensive renovation work, the interior is airy and well lit and all exhibits are labeled in Bulgarian and English.Some of the larger carved Roman marbles are displayed in the courtyard.Zhenski Pazar The largest and busiest market in Sofia, Zhenski Pazar offers a wide range of fruit and vegetables, cheese, cured meats, dried fruit and nuts, homemade halva and other Turkish- inspired goodies There are also some stalls selling cheap fake designer clothes and a few tourist orientated items. The atmosphere is chaotic and a bit dirty but fun.Tsurkva Sveta Nikolai Built by Russian workmen in 1912 and dedicated to St Nicholas, 'the miracle maker', Sveta Nikolai is possibly the prettiest church in Sofia. The roof is covered with green majolica tiles and crowned with five gold- plated onion domes. 1950. Locals come here is droves to post hand- written messages into a box, standing to the right of the tomb. Although Serafin was never canonized, he is revered as a saint and believed to make prayers and wishes come true.

Sofia has a truly dazzling array of shops! From Western brand names and high class fashion boutiques to traditional shops and endearing markets, you can find anything and everything here. The central shopping area mostly centres on Vitosha Boulevard, at the same time more quirky and unique outlets can be found on and around Ivan Assen II. The markets are fantastic for finding interesting gifts and souvenirs, and there are many serious antique shops where a knowledgeable customer could make a great find.

Sofia offers numerous restaurants and pubs where visitors can enjoy delicious cuisine from all over the world. Whether you are looking for a sophisticated place for dinner, or just a site to have a few drinks every thing is available in Sofia. Contemporary Bulgarian cuisine is a unique mixture of original, European and Oriental cooking tradition, so both the traditional and international restaurants in Sofia offer a wide variety of delicious adventures.