St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral – Ivan Vazov National Theatre loop from Орлов мост

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Bulgaria

Sofia-City Region

St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral – Ivan Vazov National Theatre loop from Орлов мост

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St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral – Ivan Vazov National Theatre loop from Орлов мост

02:14

8.66km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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687 m

St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a memorial church built by the Bulgarian people in memory of the thousands of Russian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, Moldovan, Finnish, and Romanian soldiers who died in 1877-1878 during the liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman rule.

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1.02 km

St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Free entrance, 5 euros to take pictures inside.

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1.48 km

Russian Church

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Church of St. Nicholas the Miracle-Maker is a Russian Orthodox church.
The church was built on the site of the Saray Mosque, which was destroyed in 1882, after the liberation …

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1.88 km

Ivan Vazov National Theatre

Highlight • Monument

National Theatre of Bulgarian, very nice building with fontain and a park bevore.

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5.50 km

National Palace of Culture Park

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A meeting place for young and old alike, the play of water in the fountains is beautiful, an ideal place for a nice walk.

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5.79 km

Vitosha Boulevard

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

A street or pedestrian zone with many small restaurants and bars

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6.57 km

Sofia City Court

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The facade features five large gates and 12 columns. In its style, the Court House is eclectic, uniting several Classical themes, with a fourth floor instead of a baluster, as …

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6.74 km