Bulgarian Parliament

Bulgarian Parliament
Admire the architecture of Bulgaria’snational assembly building and attend a parliamentary session at this elegant governmentbuilding in Sofia’s city centre.

Visitthe Bulgarian Parliament to experience the life of Bulgaria’s NationalAssembly. Marvel at the impressive 19th-century architecture and then get aglimpse of parliamentary activities during a sitting. The Bulgarian Parliament datesback to 1884, when it was constructed by a builder from the German state ofSaxony.

Standat the steps to the main entrance and check out the building’s symmetricalfaçade, characterized by arched doorways and portico windows. Stroll around thebuilding’s exterior to appreciate its whitewashed, Neo-Renaissance design.Position yourself to the left of the main entrance for the chance to snap a photographof the building with the magnificent Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in thebackground.

Checkout the Monument to the Tsar Liberator, located in a square in front of thebuilding. This grand statue pays homage to Russian Emperor Alexander II, wholed the liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman rule.

Timeyour visit to coincide with a sitting of the National Assembly for the chanceto join a guided tour and see inside the Bulgarian Parliament. Visits include aspecially assigned seat at the sitting, audiovisual displays about the buildingand what goes on inside, plus the chance to meet with members of parliamentarycommittees. Full details are available on the National Assembly of Bulgaria’sofficial website.

TheBulgarian Parliament is a short walk from other major city attractions andeasily accessible via public transport. SU Sv. Kliment Ohridski Metro stationis less than a 5-minute walk away and a city sightseeing bus also stops nearby.Combine your visit with a leisurely walk around the tree-lined Borisova Gradina(Boris Park). Marvel at the opulent decorations of Alexander Nevsky Cathedralor attend an opera or ballet at the Ivan Vazov National Theatre.

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