“Tram 83” – the new jewel of tourist Sofia

On December 16, 2024, Sofia celebrated a significant event – the opening of the newest tourist information center “Tram 83”, which is located in the heart of the capital. The tram awaits you at Banski Square, and has combined history, culture and modern tourism in one. The official ceremony was accompanied by the presence of Deputy Mayors of Sofia Municipality Nikola Barbutov and Ilian Pavlov, Deputy Minister of Tourism Pavlin Petrov, representatives of the Association “Urban Transport and Infrastructure”, “Siemens-Bulgaria”, Sofia Electric Transport and many others. The special atmosphere of the event was given by the Representative Wind Orchestra of the Land Forces with conductor Major Todor Penkov, who took the attendees back to the 1930s – the period in which the journey of the legendary “Tram 83” began. We from Matti Events took care of everyone’s delicious experience.

The story behind the project “Tram 83”

The project, initiated back in 2015, went through various stages to be realized at the end of 2024. Thanks to the efforts of Sofia Municipality, Municipal Enterprise “Tourism” and Oborishte District, “Tram 83” is today restored to its original appearance and ready to serve as a tourist attraction and information center. In his speech Anton Penev, Director of OP “Tourism”, expressed his gratitude to all those who contributed to the successful implementation of this idea. After almost a decade of delay, Tram 83 is a symbol of sustainability and cooperation between institutions, business and society.

“Located in the area known as the Quadrilateral of Religious Tolerance, Tram 83 is in close proximity to cultural and historical landmarks such as the Museum of Sofia History, the Women’s Market and the Kvartal district. This area reflects the coexistence of different cultures and religions, and attracts tourists from all over the world.
The new Tourist Information Centre offers a unique experience – travelling back in time while discovering modern Sofia. This is a place everyone should visit to feel the spirit of the millennial city.

We at Matti know that Sofia continues to develop as an attractive tourist destination and we are very proud to be part of this process, and the new tram promises to become one of the capital’s most beloved attractions. 🍒