The antiques bazaar in front of “Alexander Nevsky” cathedral

Being one of the most beautiful historical sites in the center of Sofia, “Alexander Nevsky” cathedral is the first stop of the tourist busses in town. The local antique dealers realize that this is a good way to profit and thus it became a tradition – the antiques bazaar in front of “Alexander Nevsky” cathedral. The items are completely legal to buy but don’t expect a receipt, if you purchase something. There you can bargain to your heart’s content. The items also vary… A lot!
You can buy anything from wool socks knitted by the kind elderly woman selling them to WWI and II ammunitions, gas masks and helmets. There is a lot of Soviet memorabilia sold – mainly badges and officer hats. You might even strike a deal for a violin. Old typing machines, dial phones and other inventions from the last century can be found.