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House with the Strawberries: A Sofia Architectural Gem

Discover Sofia's architectural gem: The House with the Strawberries, a blend of styles with a rich history on San Stefano Street.

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The House with the Strawberries, or *Къщата с ягодите*, is a historic house in Sofia, Bulgaria, known for its unique architecture blending Jugendstil, Art Deco, and Bulgarian vernacular elements. Built in the late 1920s for a banker, it's a cultural monument with a fascinating, if somewhat turbulent, past.

A brief summary to House with the Strawberries

  • San Stefano St 6, Sofia, Sofia Center, 1504, BG
  • Monday 12 am-12 am
  • Tuesday 12 am-12 am
  • Wednesday 12 am-12 am
  • Thursday 12 am-12 am
  • Friday 12 am-12 am
  • Saturday 12 am-12 am
  • Sunday 12 am-12 am

Local tips

  • Take a stroll along San Stefano Street to admire the mix of architectural styles, from Art Nouveau to modern.
  • Combine your visit with a walk through nearby Doctor's Garden or Knyazheska Garden for a relaxing break.
  • Check out the San Stefano Plaza complex nearby for shopping, dining, and parking options.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    From the Sofia University Metro Station, walk east along Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd, then turn right onto San Stefano Street. The House with the Strawberries is a short walk down on the left. The walk is approximately 15 minutes.

  • Public Transport

    Take the Sofia Metro to Orlov Most station. From there, it's a short walk along San Stefano Street. Alternatively, several buses and trams stop near San Stefano Street. A single ticket for public transport costs 1.60 BGN.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available throughout Sofia. A short taxi ride from the city center to the House with the Strawberries should cost approximately 5-10 BGN. Ride-sharing services are also available.

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The House with the Strawberries, located on 6 San Stefano Street in Sofia, is a captivating landmark that embodies the city's rich architectural heritage. Constructed between 1927 and 1930 for banker Dimitar Ivanov and his wife Nadezhda Stankovich, the house was designed by Georgi Kunev, who also contributed to the design of the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. The house's design is a unique blend of Jugendstil (Art Nouveau), Art Deco, and romantic features drawn from traditional Bulgarian architecture. The name comes from the strawberry bushes that once adorned its front yard. The building features a rounded veranda with ornamented columns, a polygonal side facade with a covered balcony, and a tower. Inside, it originally contained five bedrooms, a cellar, a drawing room with a red-marble fireplace, and a music stage. After Bulgaria's 1944 coup, the house was nationalized and used as the Romanian embassy and a Soviet trade representative office. It was declared a cultural monument in 1978. The house was returned to the Ivanov family in the 1990s, who then sold it. Recent attempts to demolish it sparked public outcry. As of December 2024, the house has a new owner who intends to restore it.

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