There are 6 malls already working and another 3 due to open by the end of 2012. One could say Sofia is oversupplied! The first two were in or close to the city centre while the latest batch will all be on or close to the ringroad. The malls have a good mix of international and local brand names, and some have cinemas, bowling alleys and other entertainment options. Mall of Sofia is fairly centrally located with a large cinema complex. As one of the first malls to be built, it is smaller than its succesors but its proximity to the city centre and the nearby metro station ensure it is well frequented. City Centre Sofia is centrally located, behind the Hilton hotel and close to the National Palace of Culture. The Mall is Sofia's largest shopping mall, opened in 2010. It boasts not just shops but also 8 cinema screens, large entertainment centre with bowling alley, pool tables, etc, large food hall and Sofia's only Carrefour supermarket in the basement. Serdika Centre is a large shopping mall, opened in 2010. It offers retail mix and has comparatively good location which is easily accessible from the city centre by car and public transport. Sky City Mall opened in 2006 and is located in the eastern part of the city. Central Department Store (TZUM) officially opened in 1957 and is situated in a monumental edifice (part of the Largo complex) on one of the city's main boulevards. Sofia Outlet Centre opened in 2010 and offers variety of outlet stores. Its difficult location on the outskirts of town, close to the Metro Cash and Carry Store, makes it accessible only by car. Bulgaria Mall is the newest of Sofia's shopping centres in Sofia's centre - having opened on December 1, 2012. Its facilites include Carrefour supermarket, cinema complex, more than 115 stores.
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