National Archaeological Museum
Национален археологически музей
An archaeological museum set inside a 15th-century Ottoman mosque, showcasing Thracian gold, Roman statues and medieval treasures.
The National Archaeological Museum stands opposite the Presidency. The building was constructed in the 15th century as the Ottoman Great Mosque (Büyük Camii), and its hall beneath nine domes retains the original structure. It opened as a museum in 1905, with exhibits spanning from the Paleolithic to the Middle Ages. Highlights include the Thracian gold treasure from Valchitran, Roman marble statues and tombstones, and medieval frescoes and coins. The museum is fairly small, and 1–1.5 hours is enough to see it. Admission is about 5 euros, and it is closed on Mondays (check the official website).
Opening hours
About 10:00 am–6:00 pm (closed Mondays; check official website)
Nearby sights
- Church of St. George Rotunda
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre & City Garden
- Central Mineral Baths (Sofia History Museum)
- St Nedelya Church
- Ancient Serdica Complex
- Banya Bashi Mosque
- Russian Church of St. Nicholas
- Central Sofia Market Hall