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Ivan Vazov National Theater

5, V. Levski St., Sofia, Bulgaria
Ranked #1 of 45 attractions in Sofia
5.0 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Type: Theatres
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Istanbul, Turkey
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73 reviews 73 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Beautiful condition surrounded by a lovely park where you can sit and have a drink in a cafe - there was an orchestra playing outside when we were there and locals dancing so it was pretty special More

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Miami, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Very nice upkept and excellent example of revival architecture. More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Quite impressive exterior. Unfortunately, it was closed when we visited so, we were not able to get inside. More

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Bulgaria
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

If you think it's marvellous on photos of the outside facade, you must get the chance to see the inside - even better More

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Sofia, Bulgaria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

every day have very interesting and different staging More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Founded in 1904, the Ivan Vazov National Theatre is a beautiful neoclassical building, named after the prominent writer. He himself often visited the theatre and the chair from where he watched the performances has a memorable plaque today. If you know Bulgarian, you would love the performances with some of the best Bulgarian actors. In summer, the garden in front... More

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Sofia, Bulgaria
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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The building looks gorgeous and of course the scene attracts it's customers with the best plays in the town with the best actors, but what I actually love more is the social place in front of the theater in the evenings. All youngsters go there, drink beer, talk, laugh and share some inspiration ...If you want to see the inteligent... More

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Sofia, Bulgaria
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012
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Favourite place to hang out!An amazing building with beautiful ornaments, surrounded by a nice garden/little park where you can enjoy a a drink almost every season of the year. Most of the young people go there or use this as a meeting spot. Famous place that is in the very center of the city. More

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Sofia, Bulgaria
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012
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The National Theater is one of the buildings that helped shape a budding cultural identity during the beginning of 20th century. It is not only the oldest, but also one of the best theaters, in every sense of the word. The building is very beautiful and was renovated not long ago (although, we must say, they went a bit far... More

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Sofia, Bulgaria
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012
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very beautiful building. With many beautiful fountains in front of her More

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