Iskar, Sofia

Name: Iskar
Address: Sofia, Bulgaria

#144 among attractions in Sofia

Neighbourhood

Gallery (1)

Map

Facts and practical information

Iskar is a district located in the eastern parts of Sofia. As of 2006 it has 69,896 inhabitants and has an area of 25,6 km². It includes four neighbourhoods: "Druzhba 1", "Druzhba 2", "Dimitar Milenkov" and Abdovitsa as well as the village of Busmantsi. The district also includes the "Gara Iskar" industrial zone which is situated around the railway station of the same name. ()

Local name: Искър Area: 9.88 mi²Coordinates: 42°39'46"N, 23°25'7"E

Address

Искър (Isk r)Sofia Bulgaria

Contact

Website

Social media

Add

Sofia

Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Arena Armeec, The Mall, Museum of Socialist Art, Capital Fort.

2.6 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Arena Armeec, Sofia
66 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.
2.7 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Mall, Sofia
69 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...
3.1 miW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Museum of Socialist Art, Sofia
79 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".
1.6 miSW
Architecture, Skyscraper
Capital Fort, Sofia
41 min walk • Capital Fort Business Center is a Class A office building in Sofia. Measuring 126 m, it is the tallest building in Bulgaria. It has 28 floors and a surface area of 80,000 square metres.
1.7 miSE
History museum, Park, Forts and castles
Vrana Palace, Sofia
44 min walk • 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.
2.1 miW
Street
Tsarigradsko shose, Sofia
54 min walk • Tsarigradsko shose is the largest boulevard in the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia. The boulevard provides grade-separated dual carriageway in almost its entire length of 11.4 km, running from the north-west to the south-east. It begins in the city center, at Orlov Most, before which it is called Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard.
3.6 miW
Neighbourhood
Izgrev, Sofia
92 min walk • 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".
3.3 miW
Universities and schools
Technical University of Sofia, Sofia
84 min walk • The Technical University of Sofia, based in Sofia, is the largest technical university in Bulgaria. Founded on 15 October 1945 as part of the Higher Technical School, it is an independent institution since 1953, when the Polytechnic was divided into four separate technical institutes.
3.7 miW
Universities and schools
National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski", Sofia
94 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.
3.1 miW
Universities and schools
University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Sofia
80 min walk • The University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy is a state university in Sofia, Bulgaria, founded in 1953.
3.7 miW
Neighbourhood
Studentski grad, Sofia
95 min walk • Studentski grad is the student campus area for most universities in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, and also one of the 24 districts of Sofia. It was created in the 1980s and now has over 40,000 residents. The real number of people living temporarily there can hardly be estimated.