Orlov Most, situated at the eastern entrance to the city, is one of Sofia's busiest junctions. Built in 1891 by the Prošek brothers, the bridge sports four eagle statues - two at each end on Tsarigrad Road. The famous bridge is also close to a number of other top attractions such as Boris Gardens, Vasil Levsky National Stadium and the Monument to the Soviet Army.

The Yalta club is one of the most popular clubs in the whole city. If you're a fan of electronica, you won't want to leave Sofia without seeing its amazing light displays and hearing its great tunes.

Built in 1912 in a quintessentially Russian style, the Russian Church is most famous for its crypt - you'll find it to the left of the main entrance. The church has also got five striking gold domes outside. The interior is impressive too, with vivid murals and antique icons.

The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is Sofia's most imposing religious building. This Bulgarian Orthodox Cathedral, with many features of a neo-byzantine style, is one of the largest cathedrals on the globe.

Saint Sofia Church is the oldest Eastern Orthodox church in the city. The first church on the site was built as long ago as the era of Byzantine Emperor Justinian, between 527 and 565. By the 14th Century, the church had given its name to the city. The present church building is very large, with three altars.

The building housing the National Opera and Ballet building was erected in 1953. Its facade consists of 10 columns decorated with rich illustrations of the struggle of the Bulgarian state against fascism. The theatre's permanent troupe of soloists, choir, orchestra, ballet and production teams delight audiences year after year.

Established in 1948, the National Art Gallery is Sofia's prime location for visual art. It's housed in the west wing of the former king's palace. Its collection includes contemporary and National Revival artworks as well as the country's largest collection of medieval paintings, with more than 4,000 pieces.

Dating back almost to the turn of the 20th Century, the Ivan Vazov National Theater is one of Sofia's most important landmarks. Located right in the center of the city, the theater boasts three fully equipped stages that accommodate different sizes of audiences. It was designed in a neoclassical style by Viennese architects H. Helmer and F. Felner.

The National Archaeological Museum is housed in a former Ottoman mosque that is both the largest and oldest in the city, dating back to 1905. The museum features more than 55,000 artifacts which reflect the tempestuous history of the country.

The Sofia Synagogue is thought to be the largest synagogue in southeastern Europe, and the third largest on the whole continent. The church was designed by Friedrich Gruenanger in a Spanish Moorish style back in 1905. Located in the very heart of the city, it can accommodate 1,300 worshipers. One of its main features is the central luster, which weighs two tons.