Ancient Serdica, Ottoman baths, and a gold-domed cathedral
Explore Sofia with Wexplo, an AI audio guide that narrates the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Roman ruins of ancient Serdica visible in the metro station, and the layers of Thracian, Roman, Ottoman, and communist history that make Sofia one of Europe's most underrated capitals.
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Free on iOS and Android. No sign-up needed.
Stories play automatically when you reach a place. No route to follow.
Hands-free narration about every place you pass. Ask questions, go deeper, skip ahead.
Highlights
Why it works here
Sofia's history lies literally underfoot — the metro excavation revealed a Roman city, now displayed in the subway station. Wexplo narrates this layered history as you walk from Roman Serdica to Ottoman baths to communist-era monuments.
May to September for warm weather and outdoor cafes at the foot of Vitosha Mountain.
Bulgarian, English
Compact center — everything on foot
Visit the Serdica metro station to see the Roman ruins displayed beneath glass floors. Wexplo narrates the ancient city of Serdica — one of Emperor Constantine's favorite cities — while you wait for a train.
FAQ
Yes. Download the app, open it in Sofia, and start listening. No account required. A premium plan adds offline mode and deeper content layers.
Yes. Save stories before your trip and listen without internet. Useful if you're on roaming or in areas with spotty coverage.
14 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Hindi, and more. Switch anytime in the app.
No group, no schedule, no fixed route. Wexplo plays stories when you reach a place — you walk wherever you want, at whatever pace you want. Completely hands-free.
Free app. Works offline. Stories in 14 languages.