Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
(Храм-паметник Св. Александър Невски)
Church
Оборище, София
"Visited as part of the Free Sofia Tour, absolutely recommended."(11 Tips)
"... short visit to Sofia, Bulgaria, believe me it’s worth doing it, going..."(3 Tips)
"beautiful church in the Balkan"(3 Tips)
"Iconic, beautiful church is a must-see sight for any visitor to..."(2 Tips)
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Dan MillardMarch 3, 2017Iconic, beautiful church is a must-see sight for any visitor to Sofia. In many ways, more impressive outside than in, but still worth sticking your head In for a few peaceful minutes!Upvote20DownvoteUpvoted Jan 21
Peter SabevJune 10, 2013The cathedral occupies an area of 3,170 square metres (34,100 sq ft) and can hold 10,000 people inside. It is the second biggest cathedral on the Balkans after the Cathedral of Saint Sava in Belgrade.Upvote22Downvote
National Geographic Traveller (UK)February 6, 2015This huge Orthodox temple was built during the euphoria after Bulgaria was freed from Turkish control. A century of smoking candles gives its ornate frescoes the semblance of faded medieval survivors Read moreUpvote10Downvote
Juanxito GómezAugust 7, 2018Second biggest cathedral in the Balkan. No doubts that it's and amazing place for visit. It has free entrance. Also inside is so beautiful.
Upvote2Downvote- RomanAugust 15, 2019The most beautiful church in the Balkan, it's really impressive and massive, a must visit while in Sofia
Upvote1Downvote - Doc DruzsinFebruary 5, 2018If you guys have the chance to have a short visit to Sofia, Bulgaria, believe me it’s worth doing it, going around the Cathedral and entering for some silent minutes, it is a must!UpvoteDownvote
Aylin AlpustunNovember 4, 2019I think it looks like a big birthday cake. The interior on the other hand doesn’t live up to the exterior, not very well kept, dark. Love the fleamarket held in the park nextdoor during the weekends.
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Antonis T.February 10, 2017Enormous church, must visit while in Sofia. Asking 10 leva for permission to take photos with your own phone is very bad practice,would be better to forbid cameras at all than commercialise religion.Upvote1Downvote
Chris R (thechristophe)April 2, 2018If you want to take photos, it'll cost you 10 thingies.
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Road UnraveledJuly 10, 2019Absolutely beautiful. The one place you definitely have to see when you’re visiting Sofia!UpvoteDownvote
Karin GattringerJune 5, 2018The landmark of Sofia - find a rooftop close to there for great photo opportunities of this beautiful building.UpvoteDownvote- Sam LopezAugust 18, 2017If you go into the cathedral be wary of the signs with pictures of cameras on them. If you start taking pictures the priests will collect their fee from you.UpvoteDownvote
Suéli GalvãoOctober 9, 2014The great beauty of Sofia. Have a look inside too and try to attend a service.
UpvoteDownvote- Peter SabevJune 10, 2013The gold-plated dome is 45 m high (148 ft), with the bell tower reaching 53 m (174 ft). The temple has 12 bells with total weight of 23 tons, the heaviest weighs 12 tons, the lightest - 10 kg (22 lb).Upvote7Downvote
Daniel RoyApril 1, 2018Beautiful building, worth a visit. This is an active place of worship: be a good tourist and show respect.UpvoteDownvote- Looks good, big enough to navigate around the area looking at its golden domes.
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Cristina DanelatosJanuary 17, 2012Don't miss it. It's the most beautiful monument in Sofia. It's really big, with spectacular frescos, huge chandeliers and beatiful marbles.Upvote3Downvote
Nandia AlegrasDecember 7, 2014This church is so magnificent, it's one of the most beautiful temples of christianity I have ever visited.UpvoteDownvote
John PaterakisOctober 24, 2014The primary cathedral of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, and seat of the Patriarch of Bulgaria.UpvoteDownvote- Stefano BaghinoAugust 27, 2018Visited as part of the Free Sofia Tour, absolutely recommended.UpvoteDownvote
Sofia PubCrawlJuly 13, 2012Meeting Point at 20:30, huge building with golden rooftop, can't miss it :)Upvote1Downvote
Idar VardNovember 10, 2014Lots of Russian hints. A balance for Soviet solder monument I guess.UpvoteDownvote
Nikos SavvelosApril 15, 2017Huge orthodox temple Iam waiting to celebrate the Eastern eve thereUpvoteDownvote
Pierre H GAugust 10, 2010Service is 5pm and 8am weekdays. Be there on time it is short. The songs are a moment of grace.Upvote2Downvote
Murad.March 11, 2018Müthiş bir yapı. İçeride fotoğraf çekilme 10 leva :) Kesinlikle gezilmesi lazım.Upvote7Downvote
Евгения ТыриноваDecember 23, 2017Красивый, величественный собор. Одно из немногих мест, которые стоит посетить в СофииUpvote3Downvote
David BernalApril 27, 2024Es un templo magnífico de dimensiones impresionantes. Una verdadera pena que los frescos no estén restaurados para poder admirarlos mejor.UpvoteDownvote
Fırat .August 21, 20191877 yılında Osmanlıya karşı yapılan bağımsızlık savaşlarında ölen Bulgar ve Rus askerler anısına yapılmış. İçeride fotoğraf 5 euro ben yakalandım dikkat et.UpvoteDownvote
Anton KharisovSeptember 20, 2014Красивый храм, удобное расположение и большая парковка. Можно купить красивые иконы.Upvote1Downvote
Dr. Maşuk Cahit UysalSeptember 24, 2018İçeride fotoğraf çektirmek için foto başı 10 lei ödemek zorundasınız.Upvote1Downvote
- msimplym freedompeople.orgSeptember 15, 2011Отсюда отправляются экскурсионные автобусы по городу. Вот расписаниеUpvote2Downvote
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