About the venue

The National Palace of Culture in Sofia, also known as NDK (Национален дворец на културата), is one of the largest and most impressive buildings in Bulgaria. Here are some interesting facts about it:

• It was opened in 1981 to celebrate the 1300th anniversary of the Bulgarian state.
• The main architect was Alexander Barov, who led a team of Bulgarian and foreign architects.
• The Palace has a bronze sun symbol, which represents the traditional ceilings of Bulgarian houses.
• It has an area of 123,000 square meters, with eight floors and three underground levels.
• It hosts over 300 events per year, with one million guests, ranging from concerts, festivals, exhibitions, conferences, and conventions.
• It was voted the best congress center in the world in 2005 by the International Organization of Congress Centres.
• It houses 80 monumental works of art, as well as the National Book Centre, The Feather Literary Club, Azaryan Theater, and DNK Contemporary Dance and Performance Space.
• It is surrounded by a park area, designed by landscape architect Valentina Atanassova, which features fountains, sculptures, and a lake.

The National Palace of Culture is a symbol of Sofia and a must-see attraction for anyone who visits the city.