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Boyana Church
Sight4.5 · 7 4954.3 · 1 959≈ 38 minEntry: ~10 €7.4 km from the center
A small medieval church at the foot of Vitosha mountain, inscribed by UNESCO in 1979. Its fame rests on the frescoes of 1259, a summit of medieval Bulgarian painting with striking donor portraits of despot Kaloyan and his wife among vivid Gospel scenes. Entry is in small groups for just a few minutes, so the visit is brief but tickets are worth booking ahead. Combine it with the neighbouring National History Museum.
Highlights
- Frescoes of 1259, a medieval peak
- UNESCO-listed since 1979
- Small-group entry, a few minutes each
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:30 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:30 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 09:30 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 09:30 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 09:30 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 09:30 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 09:30 – 18:00 |
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