Best Sofia Synagogue Day Trips & Things to Do

The third largest synagogue in Europe and the largest in Southeastern Europe is this Moorish Revival architectural gem in Sofia's city center. Sofia Synagogue was constructed from 1905-09 for the city's Sephardic Jews. It was designed by architect Friedrich Gruenanger. The synagogue interior is magnificent with a 1.7-ton chandelier, Venetian floor mosaic tiles, Italian marble columns and decorative woodwork. It contains the Jewish Museum of History and a gift shop.