National Gallery for Foreign Art, Sofia

Name: National Gallery for Foreign Art
Address: ул. 19ти февруари 1, Sofia, Bulgaria
Telephone: +359 2 988 4922

#36 among attractions in Sofia

Museum, Art gallery, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

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. It is situated in the 19th-century Neoclassic edifice of the former Royal Printing Office. ()

Local name: Национална галерия за чуждестранно изкуство Established: 1985 (39 years ago)Coordinates: 42°41'46"N, 23°20'4"E

Address

ул. 19ти февруари 1Оборище (Oborise)Sofia Bulgaria

Contact

+359 2 988 4922

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Day trips

National Gallery for Foreign Art – 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.

~470 ftW
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.
~890 ftS
Church
Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Sofia
5 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...
~1020 ftSW
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...
~840 ftW
Church dating back to the 6th century
Saint Sofia Church, Sofia
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~1480 ftW
Church, Russian revival architecture
Russian Church, Sofia
8 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...
~810 ftW
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.
~1560 ftW
Museum, Science museum, Natural history museum
National Museum of Natural History, Sofia
8 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.
~1970 ftS
Memorial
Monument to the Soviet Army, Sofia
10 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.
~1220 ftSE
Park
Doctors' Garden, Sofia
6 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.
~310 ftNE
Memorial
Monument to Vasil Levski, Sofia
2 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.
~1740 ftW
Ancient Roman ruins inside a hotel
Amphitheatre of Serdica, Sofia
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to National Gallery for Foreign Art?

Nearby attractions include Monument to Vasil Levski, Sofia (2 min walk), National Academy of Arts, Sofia (2 min walk), Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia (3 min walk), SS. Cyril and Methodius National Library, Sofia (3 min walk).

How to get to National Gallery for Foreign Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Gallery for Foreign Art:

Bus

СУ Климент Охридски • Lines: 280, 9 (3 min walk)
бул. Васил Левски • Lines: 78, 79 (5 min walk)

Tram

бул. Васил Левски • Lines: 20, 22 (5 min walk)
National Opera • Lines: 20, 22 (7 min walk)

Metro

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski” • Lines: M1, M4 (7 min walk)
Orlov Most • Lines: M3 (10 min walk)

Trolleybus

Метростанция СУ Св. Климент Охридски • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 (8 min walk)
Сатиричен театър • Lines: 9 (14 min walk)

Train

Poduyane (27 min walk)
Poduyane Patnicheska (27 min walk)