MonasteryHram-Pametnik Sveti Alexandаr Newski

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No. 1 out of 57 Church / Cathedral / Monastery in Sofia

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Overall rating includes:
98
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"Must See"-Factor
97
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Address ploshtad Alexandаr Newski 1 площад Александър Невски 1
Sofia - София
1000

Telephone: +359(2)9881704

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martanikolova(27)
Bulgaria

73%

excellent

[martanikolova, 06/01/2012] Well, there are many things that could be said about this Cathedral. It is one of the symbols of Sofia and every tourist comes to see it. It is a remarkable Cathedral with amazing architecture and gold-plated domes. It stands out from the other similar sights and gives a feeling of glory. Inside you can feel the spiritual vibe of the interior with its icons and fascinating frescos and wall paintings. The Cathedral can actually charge you up with hope and the feeling of peace. There are good transport connections (you can reach it by tram - No 20 and No 22, the metro station is nearby, there ar [more]

marolli(32)

73%

excellent

[marolli, 23/03/2011] Both ridiculous and amusing is the fiasco that has been going on in the Bulgarian Orthodox Church for years; of course, the tripping stone in each such fuss are the fights for influence, power and property :)))). To cut the long story short, there are (both formally and informally) two official heads of the church, each stigmatizing the legitimacy of the other. So, if a young, attractive and intelligent person such as myself needs to know who the legitimate patriarch is, it’s easy-the one who is broadcasted on the national television at Christmas and Easter from the ALEXANDER NEVSKI CATHE [more]

Lovebug(32)
София, Bulgaria

89%

excellent

[Lovebug, 04/09/2009] It is a bit like the Eiffel tower of Sofia - it appears on every single post card of the city. And one thing you cannot deny - it is big. Although built according to all Eastern Orthodox canons, you can sense the cathedral is not very old. But it is a chance to experience the rituals of this branch of Christianity the minute you enter - the smell of incense, the icons, the relics (Eastern Orthodox church exposes part of a martyr's skeleton), the carvings and the typical alter. If you are lucky you will hear a typical church choir - the religion does not allow playing musical instruments in the [more]