National Palace of Culture (NDK) Sofia

The National Palace of Culture (NDK) is the largest multifunctional complex in Southeastern Europe, officially opened in 1981 to commemorate 1300 years since the founding of the Bulgarian state. It is designed to host a wide range of events including international conventions, official meetings, conferences, symposia, exhibitions, festivals, and concerts. Located in downtown Sofia and surrounded by a park area, the eight-storey building with three underground levels and four panoramic terraces covers 123,000 square meters. It houses 80 monumental works of art and is a major cultural hub, home to the National Book Centre, The Feather Literary Club, and Azaryan Theater. NDK was awarded 'Best Congress Centre in the World' in 2005 and is a member of AIPC and ICCA.