Sofia

Sofia City at Night | Bulgaria

Sofia city at night offers a mix of eclectic architecture, vibrant illumination and elevated viewpoints, making it one of Eastern Europe’s most underrated destinations for night photography. The Sofia cityscape is equally beautiful during the day, especially in autumn colors, but I wasn’t expecting it to transform into this glowing grid after sunset, with a […]

Nico Trinkhaus
// April 16, 2026

Sofia National Assembly – Largo Area | Bulgaria

I tried to photograph the Sofia National Assembly and Parliament of Bulgaria for years. Every time I came back to Sofia, I found myself returning to the Largo area, hoping for the right conditions to finally capture this iconic architectural ensemble. When the day finally arrived, I was gifted this perfect sunset…! Sofia National Assembly […]

Nico Trinkhaus
// January 15, 2026

Boyana Church | Sofia, Bulgaria

Boyana Church, tucked down at the base of the Vitosha Mountain, just outside of Sofia, seems like a secret haven locked in time. The way the little medieval building fit its natural surroundings caught me right away when I arrived. Towering trees framed the entrance, their leaves filtering the sunlight into a soft, golden glow. […]

Nico Trinkhaus
// February 18, 2025

Central Mineral Baths | Sofia, Bulgaria

The mineral baths were known in Sofia Bulgaria already in 16th century. However, the final architecture which you can see on the photo is the effect of the reconstruction which those baths went through at the beginning of 19th century.

Nico Trinkhaus
// March 4, 2020

Ancient Serdica Archaeological Complex | Sofia, Bulgaria

The Ancient Serdica Archaeological Complex in Sofia, Bulgaria is a modern project that was completed in 2016. This is where ancient Roman ruins form a part of the metro station. It is very rare in Sofia to find a contrast as big, especially between the ancient and ultra-modern structures.

Nico Trinkhaus
// March 6, 2019

The National Palace of Culture | Sofia, Bulgaria

After two days of being in Sofia, we looked on the map again to see what we could still visit. Just at the end of the Vitosha Boulevard, we noticed a gigantic space that appeared to be a park, with only one large building placed in the centre. This building is known as the National Palace of Culture in Sofia.

Nico Trinkhaus
// January 24, 2019

Mountain Panorama | Sofia, Bulgaria

There is only one thing better than capturing a panoramic photo of a capital with mountains in the background. What would you say it is? It’s having a restaurant on top of that building, enjoying some wine and seeing the sky light up. Sofia – Bulgaria’s capital appears to be in the perfect place for such evenings.

Nico Trinkhaus
// November 17, 2018

Ivan Vazov National Theatre | Sofia, Bulgaria

When constructed in 1904, the building was simply called the “National Theatre” in Sofia. The first play performed, happened to be Ivan Vazov’s “The Outcasts” and later on the theatre was named after this Bulgarian artist. The neoclassical style of architecture is one of my favourites and there in the heart of Sofia, it seemed to fit perfectly.

Nico Trinkhaus
// November 16, 2018

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral | Sofia, Bulgaria

This cross-domed Orthodox basilica was one of the monuments that initially sparked my interest in photography and of course, I eventually developed a longing to visit Sofia. The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in the capital of Bulgaria, is one of the largest Eastern Orthodox churches in the world and incorporates different architectural elements from across Europe.

Nico Trinkhaus
// October 27, 2018

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