Central Sofia Market Hall
Централни хали
A neo-Renaissance covered market that opened in 1911, housing stalls for cooked food, sweets, wine and souvenirs.
The Central Market Hall (Halite) opened in 1911. Its stone façade features a clock tower and the coat of arms of Sofia. Inside, an iron-framed, glass-roofed hall on two levels sells cheese, cured meats, nuts, rose products, wine and snacks, and there are cafés and fast food too. Part of the ancient Roman city walls of Serdica survive beneath the building. It stands on Maria Luiza Boulevard, facing the Banya Bashi Mosque and the synagogue across the street. It is a good place to rest while shopping and to buy gifts such as rose oil.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Sofia Synagogue
- Banya Bashi Mosque
- Ancient Serdica Complex
- Central Mineral Baths (Sofia History Museum)
- Church of St. George Rotunda
- St Nedelya Church
- Zhenski Pazar (Women's Market)
- National Archaeological Museum