Old Parliament House, Sofia

Name: Old Parliament House
Address: Tsar Osvoboditel Square, Sofia, Bulgaria

#81 among attractions in Sofia

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The National Assembly Building is used by the Bulgarian parliament for parliamentary debates. The main building has been proclaimed a monument of culture for its historic significance. Situated in downtown Sofia, it was designed in Neo-Renaissance style by Konstantin Jovanović, a Serbian-Bulgarian architect who received his education in Vienna and Switzerland and whose other works include the Parliament of Serbia building. It was constructed between 1884 and 1886 by Friederich Wilhelm Gustav Liebe, a young builder from Saxony who was only 22 years old when construction began. The building was originally painted in an off-white hue, but since the latter part of the 20th century has been white. ()

Local name: Сграда на Народното събрание Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 42°41'40"N, 23°19'58"E

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Tsar Osvoboditel SquareОборище (Oborise)Sofia Bulgaria

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Old Parliament House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Monument to the Tsar Liberator, Saint Sofia Church.

~510 ftN
Landmark Orthodox church with a museum
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia
3 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.
~240 ftSE
Church
Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Sofia
2 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...
~270 ftSW
Iconic sculpture honoring Alexander II
Monument to the Tsar Liberator, Sofia
2 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...
~860 ftNW
Church dating back to the 6th century
Saint Sofia Church, Sofia
5 min walk • The Saint Sofia Church stands as a beacon of historical significance and architectural beauty in the heart of Bulgaria's capital, Sofia. This venerable church, one of the city's oldest and most important religious buildings, has been a cornerstone of Bulgarian...
~1150 ftNW
Church, Russian revival architecture
Russian Church, Sofia
6 min walk • The Russian Church, officially known as the Church of St. Nicholas the Miracle-Maker, is a magnificent architectural gem located in the heart of Sofia, Bulgaria. This orthodox church, characterized by its distinct Russian Revival style, was constructed at the tail-end...
~750 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
National Gallery for Foreign Art, Sofia
4 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.
~820 ftNW
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Monument to the Unknown Soldier, Sofia
4 min walk • The Monument to the Unknown Soldier is a monument in the centre of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, located just next to the 6th-century Church of St Sophia, on 2 Paris Street.
~1270 ftNW
Museum, Science museum, Natural history museum
National Museum of Natural History, Sofia
7 min walk • The National Museum of Natural History of Bulgaria is a natural history museum located in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, on Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard, next to the Russian church.
~1410 ftS
Memorial
Monument to the Soviet Army, Sofia
7 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.
~1500 ftE
Park
Doctors' Garden, Sofia
8 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.
~1060 ftNE
Memorial
Monument to Vasil Levski, Sofia
6 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Old Parliament House?

Nearby attractions include Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Sofia (2 min walk), Sofia University, Sofia (2 min walk), Monument to the Tsar Liberator, Sofia (2 min walk), National Academy of Arts, Sofia (3 min walk).

How to get to Old Parliament House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Parliament House:

Bus

СУ Климент Охридски • Lines: 280, 9 (3 min walk)
СУ Св. Климент Охридски • Lines: 84, 94 (5 min walk)

Metro

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski” • Lines: M1, M4 (5 min walk)
Orlov Most • Lines: M3 (8 min walk)

Trolleybus

Метростанция СУ Св. Климент Охридски • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 (5 min walk)
Сатиричен театър • Lines: 9 (10 min walk)

Tram

National Opera • Lines: 20, 22 (8 min walk)
бул. Васил Левски • Lines: 20, 22 (9 min walk)

Train

Poduyane (29 min walk)
Poduyane Patnicheska (30 min walk)