Vrana Palace, Sofia

Name: Vrana Palace
Address: бул. Цариградско шосе 381, Sofia, 1138, Bulgaria

#85 among attractions in Sofia

History museum, Park, Forts and castles, Art Nouveau architecture

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Vrana Palace is a former royal palace, on the outskirts of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. It is today the official residence of former royal family of Bulgaria. While the Royal Palace in the centre of Sofia served representative purposes and the Euxinograd Palace near Varna was a summer residence, Vrana was the palace where the royal family of Bulgaria spent most of their time. Vrana Palace is situated at an elevation of 571 m. ()

Local name: Врана Architectural style: Art NouveauElevation: 1873 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°38'24"N, 23°25'56"E

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бул. Цариградско шосе 381Искър (Isk r)Sofia 1138 Bulgaria

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Vrana Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sofia Ring Mall, Arena Armeec, The Mall, Museum of Socialist Art.

4.2 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Sofia Ring Mall, Sofia
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3.9 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Arena Armeec, Sofia
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3.9 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Mall, Sofia
101 min walk • The Mall, located in the vibrant city of Sofia, Bulgaria, stands as a modern-day mecca for shopping enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. As one of the largest shopping centers in the capital, it offers a vast array of retail experiences spread across its sleek...
4.2 miNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Museum of Socialist Art, Sofia
107 min walk • The Museum of Socialist Art in Sofia is a museum of art which covers the history of the communist era in Bulgaria. It was established on 19 September 2011 amidst a controversy over the name, which was initially proposed as "Museum of Totalitarian Art".
3.1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Pancharevo, Sofia
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Area
Pancharevo, Sofia
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1.9 miW
Architecture, Skyscraper
Capital Fort, Sofia
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3.8 miSE
Monastery
Lozen Monastery
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3.2 miNW
Street
Tsarigradsko shose, Sofia
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4.1 miW
Universities and schools
Technical University of Sofia, Sofia
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Universities and schools
National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski", Sofia
107 min walk • The Vassil Levski National Sports Academy, commonly referred to as the NSA, is Bulgaria's premiere higher education institution specializing in teaching physical education. It is named after national hero Vasil Levski.