Zhenski Pazar (Women's Market)
Женски пазар
Sofia's largest open-air market, with produce, spice, cheese and grocery stalls lined up in rows. It is the most lively local street scene in the city.
Zhenski Pazar (Women's Market) is located on Stefan Stambolov Boulevard. It has been a market since the Ottoman period, and its name is said to come from the women who once came here to shop. Several hundred meters of open-air stalls sell seasonal fruit and vegetables, spices, honey, cheese, dried goods and household items, at prices lower than in supermarkets. Nearby are small shops with Turkish and Arab flavors, as well as grilled-meat stalls. It is busiest in the morning, and some stalls close in the afternoon. The market is crowded, so keep an eye on your belongings. It is about a 10-minute walk to the Central Market Hall.
Opening hours
About 07:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Sofia Synagogue
- Central Sofia Market Hall
- Banya Bashi Mosque
- Ancient Serdica Complex
- Central Mineral Baths (Sofia History Museum)
- St Nedelya Church
- Church of St. George Rotunda
- National Archaeological Museum