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Druzhba 1, Sofia

An eastern Sofia neighbourhood centred on everyday services and the lake park, with Druzhba metro linking the two Druzhba sections.

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Druzhba Lake in Sofia, photographed in 2008
Druzhba Lake in Sofia, photographed in 2008 © Petko Yotov (User:5ko) / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
City / countrySofia, Bulgaria
Administrative districtIskar
MunicipalitySofia Municipality
Guide statusReviewed: 2026-11-02

What makes this area distinctive

Druzhba 1 belongs to Iskar district. The lake and its surrounding park provide a recognisable outdoor focus, with Iskar Cultural House on Krastyo Pastuhov Boulevard adding a local cultural destination. A home near this cluster and one closer to the metro can have different daily walking patterns.

Druzhba station is between Druzhba 1 and Druzhba 2, with entrances connected to Kapitan Dimitar Spisarevski Street, Tsvetan Lazarov Boulevard and Obikolna Street. Use the entrance on your side when assessing access. For homes toward the wider Iskar industrial and airport corridor, check the actual working-day sound environment rather than apply one judgement to the whole neighbourhood.

Lake park as a clear local destination for an everyday walk.
Metro access on the boundary of the two Druzhba sections.
A municipal school, outpatient centre and cultural institution to check against your routine.

Your actual routes, from your address

An area name is not an exact starting address. Enter the property address, when available, and compare walking, cycling, public transport and driving routes.

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Places that shape everyday life

A curated starting directory, with source links. Confirm admission, opening hours and service availability directly.

Transport

Druzhba metro station

Between Druzhba 1 and 2, with two concourses. Check the entrance serving the side of your home.

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Schools

69 Dimitar Marinov School

The municipal directory places the school at 2 Chudomir Toplodolski Street in Druzhba 1.

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Nurseries & kindergartens

Childcare directory

Choose the correct district before checking admissions.

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Restaurants & cafés

Milenium restaurant and pizzeria

Its own contact page lists 3 Ivan Arabadzhiyata Street, Druzhba 1; check the current menu directly.

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Health & everyday services

DKC XXVIII Sofia

Sofia Municipality lists this outpatient centre at 1 Iliya Beshkov Street. Confirm specialty and appointment availability.

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Nature & leisure

Druzhba Lake Park

The district describes the park around the lake, pedestrian bridge, playgrounds and outdoor exercise space.

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Culture & heritage

Iskar Cultural House

Municipal cultural institute and library at 23 Krastyo Pastuhov Boulevard. Consult its own programme.

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Map searches are discovery links, not a verified list or an endorsement.

More life outdoors

The lake park is the area’s clearest outdoor reference. Walk the loop and the route home, checking the bridge, lighting and the crossing to the cultural-house side.

Lake parkPlaygroundsOutdoor exercise
Druzhba Lake Park

Municipality, ownership and local costs

MunicipalitySofia Municipality
DistrictIskar

Purchase costs and annual ownership costs are different. Transfer tax, registration and notarial fees arise at acquisition. Annual property tax and the waste fee depend on the property, tax valuation and applicable municipal rules.

Use the actual tax assessment and the relevant municipality’s calculation. An annual tax cannot be assigned uniformly to every property in an area.
Sofia Municipality · official information and local costs

Before you choose a home here

Walk to the appropriate metro entrance; do not measure only to the station marker.

Visit both on a weekday and in the evening to assess road, aircraft and nearby business noise at the property itself.

Check lift maintenance, roof repairs, heating arrangements and owners’ association decisions in a block.

Confirm current school catchments and childcare availability with the exact registered address.

Inspect the lake-side route, lighting and safe play space from the building; a water view is not a direct park entrance.

Buying from abroad? Start with these questions.

Ask an independent local lawyer about ownership eligibility, particularly for land; confirm title, encumbrances, lawful construction, access and utilities. Ask a lender about residency, income and valuation requirements before treating a loan scenario as available financing.

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One-bedroom home with separate kitchen in Druzhba 1Homes19

Sofia · Druzhba 1 · Bulgaria

One-bedroom home with separate kitchen in Druzhba 1€165,000Advertised asking price
57.72 m²1 bed9th floor · lift
WHY SELECTED

The advertised separate kitchen can suit households wanting cooking and dining away from the lounge.

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Sources and review

Editorial guide compiled from the sources below. Details may change; use the source links before making plans.

Iskar district — official area descriptionChecked: 2026-11-02Metropolitan — current networkChecked: 2026-11-02Druzhba metro station — primary sourceChecked: 2026-11-0269 Dimitar Marinov School — primary sourceChecked: 2026-11-02Childcare directory — primary sourceChecked: 2026-11-02Milenium restaurant and pizzeria — primary sourceChecked: 2026-11-02DKC XXVIII Sofia — primary sourceChecked: 2026-11-02Druzhba Lake Park — primary sourceChecked: 2026-11-02Iskar Cultural House — primary sourceChecked: 2026-11-02Sofia Municipality — admissions serviceChecked: 2026-11-02Sofia Municipality — local taxes and feesChecked: 2026-11-02Urban Mobility Centre — transport updatesChecked: 2026-11-02