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Patriarchal Cathedral St. Alexander Nevsky
Religious site4.8 · 26 4284.5 · 6 724≈ 45 minFree entry927 m from the center
The patriarchal cathedral of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church and one of the largest Eastern Orthodox temples in the world. Built in Neo-Byzantine style between 1882 and 1912, it commemorates the soldiers who perished in the Russo-Turkish War that liberated Bulgaria. Its magnificent 45-metre central dome is gilded with real gold leaf, while the interior dazzles with Italian marble, Brazilian onyx, and masterfully painted frescoes.
Highlights
- Gilded 45-metre central dome gleaming over Sofia
- Monumental Neo-Byzantine architectural design
- Italian Carrara marble and Brazilian onyx iconostasis
- Belfry housing twelve resonant bells cast in Moscow
Opening hours
| Mon | 07:00 – 19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 07:00 – 19:00 |
| Wed | 07:00 – 19:00 |
| Thu | 07:00 – 19:00 |
| Fri | 07:00 – 19:00 |
| Sat | 07:00 – 19:00 |
| Sun | 07:00 – 19:00 |
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