National Palace of Culture (NDK)
Национален дворец на културата
A giant socialist modernist building completed in 1981 and the largest convention center in Southeast Europe. The plaza in front, with its fountains, faces Mount Vitosha.
The National Palace of Culture was built in 1981 to commemorate the 1,300th anniversary of Bulgaria's founding. Its giant octagonal building has more than a dozen halls and is the largest multi-purpose conference and performance center in Southeast Europe, hosting concerts, film festivals and exhibitions year-round. The park in front has a long fountain and walkways, a favorite gathering place for residents, and from here you can see Mount Vitosha. It sits at the southern end of Vitosha Boulevard, and NDK metro station is right next door. You can view the exterior at any time, but performances require separate tickets.
Opening hours
Square open all day; venues depend on events
Nearby sights
- Vitosha Boulevard
- Seven Saints Church
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre & City Garden
- St Nedelya Church
- Church of St. George Rotunda
- National Archaeological Museum
- Ancient Serdica Complex
- Russian Church of St. Nicholas