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Elephant Bookstore

The guide was updated: 2023-10-27

The bookstore features a large selection of literature in English, which makes it a very tourist-friendly place for literature enthusiasts. On top of books, there are lots of fun, quirky souvenirs and accessories to look at such as the "nihilism soap" or the Sigmund Freud wrist watch.

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Address: 31 Shishman, Sofia
Opening hours: Daily 10am-10pm
Website: www.elephantbookstore.com
Phone: +359 88 642 0954

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