Restaurants, Vacations, Sightseeing ... Sofia Travel Info: Hotels - City
Additional evening activities include visits to a casino (six are located throughout the city), or stopping by one of Sofia's jazz or night clubs. An alternative is to take the local streetcars—they offer an easy and very cheap way around the city (an excellent street map, showing bus and trolley routes, is available from tourist offices). Centers for these activities include Sofia National Opera and Ballet, the National Theater "Ivan Vazov" (which hosts works by prominent Bulgarians), the Drama Theater Sofia (which is used by touring companies), and the Puppet Theater (for children). George Rotunda (which also served as a Roman bath and a mosque) is located behind the courtyard of the Sheraton Sofia Hotel. If possible, attend services at splendid Alexander Nevski Memorial Church (easily recognized by its 12 gilded domes). If you want to take in the city's Ottoman heritage, several mosques can be visited—our favorite is Bashi. It is so rich in history that Roman ruins are part of a downtown mall and the fourth-century St. Nikolai and the Eastern Orthodox Church of St. Other religious sights include the Russian Orthodox Church of St. The archaeological museum is also housed in a former mosque. The National Palace of Culture may be worth a visit as well, as it hosts various events and is also home to a bowling alley, cafes, restaurants and shops.
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