Visit Sofia | Sofia Tourism Administration is proud to announce a photography contest, dedicated to our capital city. We are looking for visual stories that showcase Sofia as exciting, authentic and alive. The competition features four categories under the overarching theme “SOFIA: OLD EUROPE, NEW ENERGY”.

All participants will receive an honorary certificate and an opportunity for their photos to represent Sofia as an exciting tourist destination all over the world. The organizers will select a final collection of the most impactful photographs. The finalist authors will receive a financial honorarium and their work will be featured in an official exhibition at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Warsaw, Poland.

Contest Themes
The open call is divided into 4 thematic categories. Each participant is entitled to submit only 1 photo per category:
● Historical Layers - Sofia is a city with thousands of years of history. Tell its story through frames where the main characters are the past, archaeology and architectural heritage from the city's various historical periods.
● Green Sofia - Nature is an integral part of Sofia. Show the interaction between people, parks, mineral springs, the mountain and the connection with nature.
● Cultural and Religious Tolerance - Sofia is a space of connection, where different cultures and religions coexist in peace. Capture sacred places and urban details, spiritual dialogue and mutual respect between different cultures and traditions in the heart of Sofia.
● City Vibe - Residents and visitors often describe Sofia as full of life, exciting and intriguing. Capture the emotion of events, places, people, the hidden charm of neighborhoods and the moments that make the capital feel even more alive.