Sights in Sofia

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Cathedrals in Sofia

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

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St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is the Orthodox Cathedral in Sofia. Built in a neo Byzantine style, this cathedral is the patriarch

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Churches in Sofia

Saint Nikolas Russian Church (Tsurkva Sveta Nikolai)

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A small church in the center of Sofia, near to the cathedral. Unlike the other churches that are in this city, the church demonstr

Churches in Sofia

St Nedelya Church

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This is one of the iconic buildings in the center of Sofia. It is one of Sofia's Orthodox cathedrals and has suffered frequent dam

Mosques in Sofia

Banya Bashi Mosque

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Banya Bashi Mosque is the main mosque in the city of Sofia. It used to part of a larger complex that included baths, which is why

Historical Monuments in Sofia

Sofia Synagogue

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The Sofia Synagogue is the largest Sephardic synagogue in Europe, and is a very beautiful building. Be careful! the synagogue can

Churches in Sofia

Hagia Sophia Church (Sveta Sofia)

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In front of the St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral stands the Hagia Sophia Church (Sveta Sofia), the oldest church in Sofia, and that

Churches in Sofia

Boyana Church

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This beautiful church is at the foot of Vitosha park surrounding Sofia. It is in a very green area, close to the museum of history

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Historical Monuments in Sofia

Turkish Barracks

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If you want to take a journey through the country's history, visit these barracks behind Nevski Cathedral. They remain here from t

Ruins in Sofia

Ruins of Serdica

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Close to the Sveti Georgi Roundabout is a small park in a courtyard which is the sitearch ofaeological excavations where they have

Churches in Sofia

Church of St Petka of the Saddlers (Sveta Petka)

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Statues in Sofia

Statue of Saint Sofia

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The Statue of Sofia is a recent addition, which was placed in the heart of the city in 2001. At the junction between the main Tzum

Cathedrals in Sofia

Cathedral of St Joseph

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Sofia, capital of Bulgaria, has always been a city of great religious tolerence. For example, when the Ottoman Turks invaded the c

Historical Monuments in Sofia

Central Military Club

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The Central Military Club is located near the National Gallery of Art, which was the palace of the Tsar. Before September 9, 1944,

Statues in Sofia

Statue of Alexander II

The Statue of Alexander II stands in the square in front of the Bulgarian parliament. It commemorates the liberation of the countr

Churches in Sofia

St. Nicholas and St. Panteleimon

St. Nicholas and St. Panteleimon is an exceptional place well worth the title of a World Heritage Site. From the center of Sofia,

Squares in Sofia

Prince Alexander of Battenberg Square

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Prince Alexander of Battenberg Square is easily reached on foot if you stay at one of the big hotels in the city, like the Sherato

Churches in Sofia

Church of St. George

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Its inside the presidential building

Squares in Sofia

Piazza dell’Indipendenza (Largo)

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Activities in Sofia

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From Sofia: Full-Day Tour to Rila Monastery and Boyana

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$32.20

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From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Group Tour

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$23

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From Sofia: Full-Day Tour to Plovdiv and Asen's Fortress

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$32.29

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Sofia's Hidden Bars: 4-Hour Pub Crawl

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$16.55

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Sofia: Full day Rila Monastery & Boyana Church

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$22.08

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