Izgrev, Sofia

Name: Izgrev
Address: Sofia, Bulgaria

#105 among attractions in Sofia

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Izgrev is one of the 24 districts of Sofia. It has an area of about 4.2 km² The population as of 2006 is 33,611. It includes three neighbourhoods: "Iztok", "Dianabad" and "Izgrev". There are many parks and green spaces which cover around 42% of the municipal area making it one of the environmentally friendliest urban areas in Sofia. There are 17 foreign embassies. ()

Local name: Изгрев Area: 1.62 mi²Coordinates: 42°40'12"N, 23°20'54"E

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Изгрев (Izgrev)Sofia Bulgaria

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Izgrev – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sofia Land, Sofia Zoo, Arena Armeec, Vasil Levski National Stadium.

0.9 miW
Amusement, Amusement park
Sofia Land, Sofia
24 min walk • Sofia Land, once a beacon of joy in the heart of Bulgaria's capital, Sofia, was an amusement park that provided entertainment and adventure for families and thrill-seekers alike. Nestled in the bustling cityscape, this park sprawled over a generous area, offering a...
1.2 miSW
Zoo, Park, Outdoor activities
Sofia Zoo, Sofia
30 min walk • Sofia Zoo stands as a cherished natural oasis nestled in the heart of Bulgaria's capital, Sofia. Established in 1888, it is the oldest and largest zoological garden in the Balkan region, covering an impressive 36 hectares.
1.1 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Arena Armeec, Sofia
28 min walk • Arena Armeec is a premier sports venue situated in the vibrant city of Sofia, Bulgaria. This modern indoor arena has become a hub for various sporting events, concerts, and cultural gatherings since its inauguration in 2011.
1.4 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia
36 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...
0.9 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Mall, Sofia
24 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...
0.6 miSE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Museum of Socialist Art, Sofia
15 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".
0.6 miNW
Tranquil park with paths, trees and a lake
Borisova gradina, Sofia
15 min walk • Borisova gradina or Knyaz-Borisova gradina is the oldest and best known park in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Its construction and arrangement began in 1884 and it is named after Bulgarian Tsar Boris III.
1.3 miNW
Farmer's market, Shopping
Roman Wall, Sofia
34 min walk • The Roman Wall is the popular but incorrect name for an early Ottoman-era architectural monument in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Part of a 16th or 17th-century Islamic religious building, it now stands in the middle of a small marketplace in the Lozenets neighbourhood.
0.6 miNW
Tower
TV Tower, Sofia
15 min walk • The Borisova Gradina TV Tower, or the Old TV Tower, is a 106-metre-tall TV tower in the garden Borisova gradina in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. It is known as the tower used for the first Bulgarian National Television broadcasts in 1959.
1.2 miW
Neighbourhood
Lozenets, Sofia
30 min walk • Lozenets, sometimes transliterated as Lozenetz, is a district and residential area located in the southern parts of Sofia, Bulgaria. As of 2012 it has 49,200 inhabitants.
1.5 miNW
Street
Evlogi and Hristo Georgievi Boulevard, Sofia
37 min walk • Evlogi and Hristo Georgievi Boulevard is an important boulevard in the Bulgarian capital Sofia. It is named after the Bulgarian entrepreneurs Evlogi and Hristo Georgiev. During Bulgaria's alliance with the Third Reich the street's name was Adolf Hitler Boulevard.

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Which popular attractions are close to Izgrev?

Nearby attractions include Dragan Tsankov Boulevard, Sofia (7 min walk), Museum of Socialist Art, Sofia (15 min walk), Borisova gradina, Sofia (15 min walk), TV Tower, Sofia (15 min walk).

How to get to Izgrev by public transport?

The nearest stations to Izgrev:

Metro

Fr. Joliot-Curie • Lines: M1, M4 (5 min walk)
G. M. Dimitrov • Lines: M1, M4 (18 min walk)

Bus

СТЦ Интерпред • Lines: 413, 67 (5 min walk)
Russian embassy • Lines: 413, 67 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

Хотел Плиска • Lines: 11, 3, 4, 5 (17 min walk)
ж.к. Изток • Lines: 11, 3, 4, 5 (21 min walk)

Tram

ул. Александър Жендов • Lines: 20 (23 min walk)
Seminary • Lines: 10 (23 min walk)