Inquisitive minds will enjoy spending some time at Ethnographical Museum. Here, you can study dozens of fascinating exhibits and displays that help breathe life back into days gone by.

This collection of historical artifacts is on the to-do lists of many visitors to Sofia City Center. But Ethnographical Museum isn't the only drawcard in the area. Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Mount Vitosha, and Ivan Vazov National Theatre are some other worthwhile sights nearby.

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B1 City Hotel

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Sofia (SOF)

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Very hitech rooms and passages equipped.

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Sofia (SOF)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)

Clean room, free coffee and breakfast items in the lobby early morning which is very nice if you have a 6am fligh.

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