Monument to the Unknown Soldier, Sofia

Name: Monument to the Unknown Soldier
Address: Sofia, Bulgaria

#39 among attractions in Sofia

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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. The monument commemorates the hundreds of thousands of Bulgarian soldiers who died in wars defending their homeland. Ceremonies involving the President of Bulgaria and foreign state leaders are often performed here. ()

Local name: Паметник на Незнайния воин Coordinates: 42°41'47"N, 23°19'53"E

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Оборище (Oborise)Sofia Bulgaria

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Monument to the Unknown Soldier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Ivan Vazov National Theatre, Monument to the Tsar Liberator.

~410 ftSE
Landmark Orthodox church with a museum
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia
2 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.
~1060 ftSE
Church
Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Sofia
6 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...
~1590 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Ivan Vazov National Theatre, Sofia
8 min walk • The Ivan Vazov National Theatre is the crown jewel of Sofia's cultural landscape and an emblem of Bulgarian theatrical excellence. Nestled in the heart of the city, this architectural masterpiece is not only the oldest and most significant theatre in Bulgaria but also...
~970 ftS
Iconic sculpture honoring Alexander II
Monument to the Tsar Liberator, Sofia
5 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...
~50 ftNW
Church dating back to the 6th century
Saint Sofia Church, Sofia
1 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...
~720 ftW
Church, Russian revival architecture
Russian Church, Sofia
4 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...
~1260 ftW
National art museum in a former palace
National Art Gallery, Sofia
7 min walk • The National Art Gallery is Bulgaria's national gallery, and houses over 50,000 pieces of Bulgarian art.
~1690 ftW
Park
City Garden, Sofia
9 min walk • The City Garden is Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria's oldest and most central public garden, in existence since 1872. It is located between Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard to the north, Knyaz Alexander Battenberg Street to the west and Joseph Vladimirovich Gourko Street to the south, in the historical centre of the city.
~810 ftE
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.
~760 ftW
Museum, Science museum, Natural history museum
National Museum of Natural History, Sofia
4 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.
~1020 ftE
Memorial
Monument to Vasil Levski, Sofia
5 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 Monument to the Unknown Soldier?

Nearby attractions include Church of Sveta Sofia, Sofia (1 min walk), Saint Sofia Church, Sofia (1 min walk), Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard, Sofia (1 min walk), Galeria Arosita / Arosita gallery - gallery for contemporary art, Sofia (2 min walk).

How to get to Monument to the Unknown Soldier by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monument to the Unknown Soldier:

Tram

National Opera • Lines: 20, 22 (4 min walk)
бул. Васил Левски • Lines: 20, 22 (7 min walk)

Bus

СУ Климент Охридски • Lines: 280, 9 (6 min walk)
бул. Васил Левски • Lines: 78, 79 (7 min walk)

Metro

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski” • Lines: M1, M4 (8 min walk)
Orlov Most • Lines: M3 (12 min walk)

Trolleybus

Метростанция СУ Св. Климент Охридски • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 (9 min walk)
Сатиричен театър • Lines: 9 (11 min walk)

Train

Poduyane (31 min walk)
Sofia Central Railway Station (31 min walk)