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It is one of Sofia's symbols and primary tourist attractions. [3] St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia occupies an area of 3,170 square metres (34,100 sq ft) and can hold 5,000 people inside. [3] [1] It is among the 10 largest Eastern Orthodox church buildings. It is the largest cathedral in the Balkans. It is believed that up until the year ...
The Sofia Zoo was founded in 1888, has an area of 230,000 m 2 and, houses 1,113 animals representing 244 species. Lion's Bridge: Lavov Most is a bridge over the Vladaya River in the centre of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, built 1889-1891 by Czech architect Václav Prošek, his brother Jozef and his cousins Bohdan and Jiří. Eagle's Bridge
Under Saint Sofia Church: 3rd -6th century [18] Western Serdica Gate: 146 Boris I Str. (Near Saint Joseph Cathedral) 2nd century(176 -180) [19] Eastern Serdica Gate: Largo subway: 2nd century(176 -180) [20] Ancient Cultural and Communication Complex "Serdica" Sofia, 1 Nezavisimost Sq, 2 Maria Luiza Blvd(Largo subway and Serdika Metro Station)
The palace have witnessed the country's journey through monarchy and people's republic towards today republic democracy as its inhabitants have played a pivotal role in the history of Bulgaria. Erected in the late 19th century as the royal residence, the palace's architecture blends various styles, with prominent influences from Austrian Neo ...
Temple name (English) Temple name (Bulgarian) Location Year built Photo Awakening Church, Sofia: Модерна протестантска църква, Църква Пробуждане: ulitsa Varbitsa 12: 13 December 2015: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
The Early Christian church is considered the oldest building in modern Sofia and belongs to the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. The building, a cylindrical domed structure built on a square base, is famous for the 12th-, 13th-, and 14th-century frescoes inside the central dome.
A German traveller by the name of Stephan Gerlach visited Sofia in 1578 and mentioned the church. The relics of Serbian king Stefan Milutin (r. 1282–1321) in the St Nedelya Church Around 1460, the remains of Serbian king Stefan Uroš II Milutin were carried to Bulgaria and were stored in various churches and monasteries until being ...
It was renamed Sofia in 1376 after the Church of St Sophia. However, it was called both "Sofia" and "Sredets" until the 16th century, when the new name gradually replaced the old one. During the whole of the Middle Ages, Sofia remained known for its goldsmithing, particularly aided by the wealth of mineral resources in the neighbouring ...