Saint Petka of the Saddlemakers Church, Medieval Orthodox church in central Sofia, Bulgaria.
Saint Petka of the Saddlemakers Church stands as a small one-naved structure with brick and stone walls measuring one meter in thickness and features a hemispherical apse.
The church was constructed in the 11th century on the remains of a Roman religious building and contains multiple layers of mural paintings from the 14th to 19th centuries.
The name derives from its connection to local saddlemakers during medieval times, when Saint Petka served as their patron saint in this neighborhood.
The church welcomes visitors daily from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM and is easily accessible through the TZUM underpass in the center of Sofia.
Archaeological excavations after World War II revealed a crypt beneath the church, leading to discussions about potential connections to Bulgarian national hero Vasil Levski.
Location: Sofia
GPS coordinates: 42.69783,23.32214
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:26
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