Dragalevtsi

Dragalevtsi is a neighborhood at the foot of Mount Vitosha, part of Sofia's Vitosha district. It lies between the Boyana and Simeonovo neighborhoods, close to the Ring Road, about 7 km from the city center. Until 1961 Dragalevtsi was a separate village; today it is one of the most sought-after areas for people who want to live close to the mountain.

Above the neighborhood stands the Dragalevtsi Monastery, founded in the 14th century during the reign of Tsar Ivan Alexander. It is one of the most popular weekend walking destinations, and hiking trails to Vitosha start from the neighborhood.

The area is mostly low-rise - single-family houses, villas with gardens, gated house complexes and small boutique apartment buildings. New buildings often have views of Vitosha and the city. There are practically no panel blocks.

The neighborhood has a state school (50th Primary School "Vasil Levski"), a private school and several private kindergartens, as well as shops, restaurants and hotels. The main link to the center is Cherni Vrah Blvd., where buses run to Vitosha metro station (line M2). In everyday life most residents rely on a car.