10 Sacred & Religious Sites in Sofia That You Shouldn't Miss

December 23, 2021 Frederic Celentano

Surrounded by sprawling parkland, Sofia, the capital and largest city of the Republic of Bulgaria, lies at the foot of popular ski mountain, Vitosha. With a history that stretches over seven millennia, ruin-rich Sofia is one of Europe's oldest cities. The National Historical Museum is one of Eastern Europe's most extensive. Wide, cobblestone boulevards, charming boutiques and truly electrifying nightlife star in this city of 1.3 million. Trolleys, trams and buses traverse the dynamic city.
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1. Temple Pokrov Bogorodichen

ul.Georgi Danchov Zografina # 2, Sofia 1606 Bulgaria http://visit.guide-bulgaria.com/a/1206/church_the_veil_of_mother_of_god.htm
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Temple Pokrov Bogorodichen

2. Awakening Church

Ulitsa Varbitsa 12 Theatro, Sofia 1504 Bulgaria +359 89 556 2055 [email protected] http://www.awakening.bg
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Awakening Church

Awakening Church, Sofia is a modern and vibrant christian church, founded on the 13th of December 2015. The church is the fastest growing in Bulgaria for the last years.

3. Boyana Church

3 Boyansko Ezero Str., Sofia 1616 Bulgaria +359 2 959 0939 [email protected] http://www.boyanachurch.org/indexen.htm
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Boyana Church

Located at the foot of Mt. Vitosha, Bojana Church is about 900 years old. The church houses the National Museum, which focuses on regional history, art and cultural artifacts.

Reviewed By brenhell

If you manage to make it up the hill, this church is well worth the journey and 10 Lev entrance fee. The interior has amazing 13th century frescos. Note that the visitor numbers are limited to 8 at any time as space is limited plus they are probably trying to preserve the frescos by controlling humidity levels. You are only permitted to stsy for 10 mins. The grounds are pleasant with benches and plenty of birds( I saw a woodpecker). If you are making your own way there you can combine this visit with the National History museum nearby. We did this by taking trolley bus 2 from the centre to its final stop over the road from the museum. From here you can walk 30 mins up to the church or take bus 107 which goes to the church entrance.

4. St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral

Aleksander Nevski Square, Sofia Bulgaria +359 2 988 1704 http://www.sofia-guide.com/attraction/alexander-nevsky-crypt-icon-museum/
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St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral

Completed in 1912, St. Alexander Nevsky Patriarchal Cathedral Stauropigial Memorial-Church is an impressive landmark in Sofia. The church was built as a memorial to the 200,000 Russian soldiers who died in the Russo-Turkish Liberation War (1877-1878).

Reviewed By loukiap550 - Nicosia, Cyprus

A Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral in Sofia (Bg). Built in Neo-Byzantine style, it serves as the cathedral church of the Patriarch of Bulgaria and it is one of the largest Christian church buildings, as well as one of Sofia's symbols and primary tourist attractions. There is a museum of Bulgarian icons inside the cathedral crypt, part of the National Art Gallery.

5. Saint Nikolas Russian Church (Tsurkva Sveta Nikolai)

3 Tsar Osvobotiel blvd At the intersection of Rakovska and Tsar Osvoboditel Streets, Sofia Bulgaria +359 2 986 2715 http://www.emporis.com/buildings/218851/saint-nicholas-russian-church-sofia-bulgaria
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Saint Nikolas Russian Church (Tsurkva Sveta Nikolai)

6. The Rotunda Church of St George

Bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2, Sofia 1000 Bulgaria http://www.svgeorgi-rotonda.com/index.php
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The Rotunda Church of St George

Built in the 4th century, this is the oldest building in Sofia.

Reviewed By MumbaiRiders - Mumbai, India

" St George Church(Rotunda Church)"is a red brick rotunda edifice . This Church is the oldest building in Bulgaria and also in Europe situated within the excavated ruins of the ancient Roman city of Serdika..The building is famous for the 12th-, 13th- and 14th-century frescoes inside the central dome. The Church is situated in close proximity to the Presidency building.

7. ISKCON Sofia (Hare Krishna Temple)

Bulevard Kliment Orhidski 119, Sofia Bulgaria +359 2 836 2748 http://www.harekrishnabg.com
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ISKCON Sofia (Hare Krishna Temple)

8. Central Sofia Synagogue (Tsentralna Sofiiska Sinagoga)

Ekzarh Joseph 16, Sofia 1000 Bulgaria +359 2 983 1273 http://www.sofiasynagogue.com/
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Central Sofia Synagogue (Tsentralna Sofiiska Sinagoga)

9. Banya Bashi Mosque

pluven kompleksMaria Luiza, Sofia 1164 Bulgaria +359 2 981 6001
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Banya Bashi Mosque

10. Church of St Petka of the Saddlers

1000 Sofia Center, Sofia 1000 Bulgaria
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Church of St Petka of the Saddlers

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