This monument was erected in the memory of the Russian Tzar Alexander ІІ, who abolished serfdom and won the Russian-Turkish War, liberating Bulgaria from Ottoman rule. The neo-classical style monument and its figurines were created by Italian sculptor Arnoldo Zocchi.

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.

This square is the largest in the Bulgarian capital. Named after the first prince of Bulgaria, it's often the chosen site for different events like demonstrations, parades and concerts. The square had also been the location of the Dimitrov Mausoleum for an extended period of time.

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.

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.

This Bulgarian Orthodox Church is in the very center of the city near the TZUM department store. This small medieval church has a number of distinguishing features such as a semi-cylindrical vault, a hemispherical apse and a crypt. The brick and stone building is also supposed to be the resting place of Vasil Levski.

TZUM stands for Tsentralen Universalen Magazin, or Central Department Store. This massive department store, which is located inside an architecturally significant building, has all the top known world brands such as Adidas, MEXX, Swarovski, Miss Sixty and much more.