St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral

As one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, located in Bulgaria’s capital Sofia serves as one of the best places to visit in Sofia. Completed in 1912, today it is the second-largest church in the Balkans. The Nevski Cathedral was originally dedicated to the Russian soldiers that lost their lives in the course of this liberation. After the war for liberation between Russian-Turkish ended, this memorial was built in remembrance of all those who died in the battle for freedom.

St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral is a covenant to iconographic and architectural mastery. Every single thing from the great portraitures of saints, the huge wooden door, the picture of Providence pulled up on the roof, and the tzar’s throne is a must-view for all tourists. The main features are the cathedral’s central dome, which is 150 ft high and the bell down, which reaches 175 ft. The Nevski Cathedral is supported by three columns, between which there are wide openings and through which you can see the 12 bells. The crypt here is open to visitors and has a big collection of icons.

Location: Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

Website: https://www.cathedral.bg/

Tel: 359 2 988 1704

Hour: 7:00 AM - 19:00 PM

Google Rating: 4.7/5