Sofia

The mall is located some 4 km outside of the city center, but is now reachable by metro, which has made it much more accessible to the public. Inside a range of international brands are represented. An amusement park with several thrill rides operates on the rooftop, and there is a 4D cinema inside.

If you are looking for something a little more exclusive, head to the upmarket TZUM department store located nearby the Sveta Nedelya Square. This mall is home to some of the top names in the fashion industry, and houses an array of fancy boutiques and luxury brand shops.

If the hustle of the market is more your thing, there are all manner of antique and craft stalls selling everything from religious icons to lace doilies scattered around the Alexander Nevski Cathedral. It's a good place to come if you're looking to buy local souvenirs.

The Book Market in Slaveikov Square has been around for more than 100 years. Come here and feel the atmosphere of an authentic book market, shop around, but do keep in mind that many of the newer books may be purchased at lower prices in nearby bookstores.

For something a little different, pay a visit to this tiny shop packed to the brim with hand-made, unique items. The display includes dolls, home decor, jewellery, and various knick-knacks made of cloth, hand-painted silk and ceramics - all fruit of an enthusiast's work.

This incredible Sofia store packed to the brim with all manner of board games isn't just a place to shop at in preparation for a friends' night in. The store's main draw is the fact that most games can be played right inside for a small fee (which includes coffee or tea).

All items on sale at Zona Urbana have been recycled from old materials and turned into original, rustic-looking designs (e.g. purses made from an old German newspaper). With its bags, souvenirs, and knick-knacks, the store lays huge emphasis on sustainability and encourages customers to follow suit.

With its unique architecture and large open spaces, Sofia Ring Mall offers the ultimate shopping experience. The mall opened its doors in 2014 and is a new generation mall where you definitely will find what you are looking for since the mall offers two hundred stores that represent over 400 brands. Besides housing stores catering everything from fashion to home decor and beauty product, they also have indoor karting track, indoor entertainment park for kids, a cinema, Spa hotel and restaurants. You can easily spend some hours here!