Lake Ariana, Sofia

Name: Lake Ariana
Address: бул. Цариградско шосе, Sofia, 1000, Bulgaria

#48 among attractions in Sofia

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Ariana is the name of a medium-sized artificial lake in Knyaz Boris's Garden in Sofia, Bulgaria. It is "B"-shaped, 175 m long and 75 m wide, with a small island at its narrowest point. It is located at the northernmost corner of the park, in the city centre, between the Eagles' Bridge and the national stadium. ()

Local name: Ариана Elevation: 1775 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°41'22"N, 23°20'12"E

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бул. Цариградско шосеСредец (Sredec)Sofia 1000 Bulgaria

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Lake Ariana – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Monument to the Tsar Liberator, Vasil Levski National Stadium.

0.5 miNW
Landmark Orthodox church with a museum
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia
13 min walk • The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is one of Sofia's most iconic landmarks and a testament to Bulgarian Orthodox architecture. This majestic church, with its gold-plated domes and intricate mosaics, stands as a symbol of faith and history in the heart of Bulgaria's capital.
~1870 ftNW
Church
Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Sofia
10 min walk • The Bulgarian Orthodox Church stands as a bastion of spiritual heritage in the heart of Sofia, Bulgaria. As the main religious institution of Bulgaria, it is the centerpiece of the Bulgarian Orthodox Christian denomination, with a history deeply intertwined with the...
0.4 miNW
Iconic sculpture honoring Alexander II
Monument to the Tsar Liberator, Sofia
10 min walk • The Monument to the Tsar Liberator is a commanding statue situated in the heart of Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria. This grand bronze statue stands proudly in front of the National Assembly of Bulgaria and is dedicated to the Russian Emperor Alexander II who played...
~780 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia
4 min walk • Vasil Levski National Stadium stands as a prominent landmark in the heart of Sofia, Bulgaria, serving as the country's primary sports venue. Named after the revered Bulgarian national hero Vasil Levski, the stadium is synonymous with the nation's sporting heritage...
0.5 miW
Orthodox church in a former mosque
Seven Saints Church, Sofia
12 min walk • The Sveti Sedmochislenitsi Church and formerly The Black Mosque is a Bulgarian Orthodox church in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.
0.5 miN
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
National Gallery for Foreign Art, Sofia
13 min walk • The National Gallery for Foreign Art of Bulgaria is a gallery located on St. Alexander Nevsky Square in Sofia. It serves as the country's national institution for non-Bulgarian art.
~780 ftNW
Memorial
Monument to the Soviet Army, Sofia
4 min walk • The Monument to the Soviet Army is a monument located in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. There is a large park around the statue and the surrounding areas. It is a popular place where many young people gather. The monument is located on Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard, near Orlov Most and the Sofia University.
~480 ftNE
Historic bridge with bronze sculptures
Eagles' Bridge, Sofia
3 min walk • Eagles' Bridge is a bridge over the Perlovska River in downtown Sofia, capital of Bulgaria. The bridge and junction where it is located, sometimes referred to as Ploshtad Orlov Most are usually referred simply as Eagles' Bridge.
~1910 ftN
Park
Doctors' Garden, Sofia
10 min walk • The Doctors' Garden is a park in the Bulgarian capital Sofia between the Oborishte and Shipka streets. It is located behind the SS. Cyril and Methodius National Library and close to many of the historical monuments and state institutions in the capital.
0.5 miN
Memorial
Monument to Vasil Levski, Sofia
13 min walk • The Monument to Vasil Levski in the centre of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, is one of the first monuments to be built in the then newly liberated Principality of Bulgaria. It commemorates the hanging of Bulgarian national hero and major revolutionary figure Vasil Levski on the same spot on 18 February 1873.
~1380 ftNW
Mausoleum, Art museum, History museum
Battenberg Mausoleum, Sofia
7 min walk • The Memorial Tomb of Alexander I of Battenberg, better known as the Battenberg Mausoleum in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, is the mausoleum and final resting place of Prince Alexander I of Bulgaria, the first Head of State of modern Bulgaria.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lake Ariana?

Nearby attractions include Eagles' Bridge, Sofia (3 min walk), Monument to the Soviet Army, Sofia (4 min walk), Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia (4 min walk), Knazeska gradina, Sofia (5 min walk).

How to get to Lake Ariana by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lake Ariana:

Bus

пл. Орлов Мост • Lines: 204, 304, 505, 604, 72, 75, 76, 84, 9, 94 (2 min walk)
пл. Орлов мост • Lines: 204, 213, 280, 304, 505, 604, 72, 75, 76, 84 (3 min walk)

Metro

Orlov Most • Lines: M3 (3 min walk)
Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski” • Lines: M1, M4 (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

Метростанция СУ Св. Климент Охридски • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 (7 min walk)
Сатиричен театър • Lines: 9 (15 min walk)

Tram

Уасг • Lines: 10, 12, 18 (10 min walk)
бул. Васил Левски • Lines: 10, 12, 18 (11 min walk)

Train

Poduyane (28 min walk)
Poduyane Patnicheska (28 min walk)