The park is colloquially known in Bulgarian as 'Knyazheskata gradina'.
It was the site of the massive Soviet Army monument, which was dismantled in late 2023 and early 2024 as part of a significant urban redesign.
The garden area is built over what was historically the edge of the city, becoming part of the central urban fabric during the late 19th-century expansion of Sofia.
The space is currently subject to ongoing debates and planning proposals regarding its future use and potential landscaping redesign following the monument's removal.
Its location is at the terminus of the Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard, one of the city's main historical axes.
Prince's Garden, located in the heart of Sofia, is a historic public park situated between the Sofia University and the National Assembly. It is named after the former Bulgarian Prince Alexander I of Battenberg, whose monument once stood in the vicinity. The park is characterized by its central location and serves as a green buffer between the busy Evlogi i Hristo Georgiev Boulevard and the inner city district. It features mature tree lines, paved pedestrian pathways, and designated seating areas. The park has served as a site for various political and social gatherings throughout Sofia's modern history. It is situated adjacent to the Orlov Most intersection, a major traffic hub in the city. The space provides a transition point between the urban environment and the larger Borisova Gradina park nearby.
From the raised sections near the periphery, capturing the interplay between the park's pathways and the city's skyline.
Bring a portable chair or blanket if you plan to stay, as park seating can be limited during peak times.
Combine your visit with a walk into the much larger adjacent Borisova Gradina park for a more extensive green space experience.
The park is highly exposed; bring sun protection as large portions of the central area lack dense canopy coverage.
Do not mistake this for the larger, forested Borisova Gradina park; this is a smaller, distinct urban garden.
