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Churches in Sofia


Churches in Sofia

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
  • St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. One of the largest orthodox churches worldwide.
  • Boyana Church, 1-3 Boyansko Ezero Str. (Getting here is quite difficult. Take tram #9 or #10 from the stop underneath NDK (National Palace of Culture) to Hladilnika neighborhood (the last stop). Then catch bus #64. The bus stop is just 50 meters away but you better ask someone for directions because there are several different stops in the vicinity. The stop for the church is a small plaza with a few shops near the end of the #64 bus line. Ask the driver or the other passangers where to get off and then walk uphill and turn left.), +359 2 959 09 39 ( , fax: +359 2 959 29 66), . 09:00 to 17:00. This small 14th-century church and garden is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The church contains some very well preserved murals. It is located at the foot of Vitosha mountain and is a good starting point for day trips in the mountain. Entrance is 10 Lev, or 2 Lev for students.
  • Church of St. George, (It`s situated behind the Sheraton Hotel.). �
  • Hagia Sophia Church, 2 Paris str.. It is located just across the square and to the right from the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. It was built in the 6th century over an even older church. It is a witness of the whole Bulgarian history and is a valued cultural monument. In the 14th century it gave its name to the city of Sofia. It was destroyed several times and during the Ottoman rule it was used as a mosque.
  • Catholic cathedral St. Joseph, 125, Knjaz Boris I (next 2 Sheraton Hotel), 02/9815548, . Holy Masses: SAT 5,30pm & SUN 10,30am bulgarian; 12,00pm latin; 6pm bulgarian
  • St. Nicholas Orthodox Church

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