Holy Trinity Cathedral, Ruse

Holy Trinity Cathedral is an Eastern Orthodox church in Ruse built in the Bulgarian Revival style with a three-nave structure resembling a basilica. The building measures 31.20 meters in length and 15.60 meters in width, supported by two rows of seven columns throughout its interior.

The cathedral was built in 1632 during Ottoman rule, with the structure positioned four meters below ground level to comply with strict regulations of that time. This underground placement shaped the building and provides access to ancient catacombs from the fifth century.

The iconostasis was created between 1805 and 1807 and displays religious artworks that reflect Orthodox tradition and Bulgarian religious heritage. The craftsmanship details of this screen are still visible to visitors today and show the artistic skill of that period.

The building functions for regular Orthodox services and visitors can explore the underground structure and ancient catacombs within. It is best to visit during daytime hours to fully appreciate the interior details and historical spaces.

The hexagonal bell tower contains five bells and was partly built from stones of the demolished Ruschuk fortress, rising 19 meters above ground level. This reuse of materials shows how local history and resources were incorporated into the building's design.

Location: Ruse

Inception: 1632

Architectural style: The Architecture of the Bulgarian Revival

GPS coordinates: 43.84759,25.95667

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:07