Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in central Sofia, Bulgaria
The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral features three main domes reaching 53 meters high, with a central bell tower containing twelve ceremonial bells.
The cathedral construction started in 1882 to commemorate Russian soldiers who died liberating Bulgaria from Ottoman rule during the 1877-1878 war.
The cathedral crypt contains an extensive collection of Orthodox Christian icons from different periods of Bulgarian religious art and history.
Visitors can access the cathedral daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with guided tours available in multiple languages at the entrance.
The interior decoration combines Italian marble, Brazilian onyx, and German metal elements, representing international craftsmanship from the early 1900s.
Location: Oborishte District
Location: Sofia
Inception: March 3, 1882
Architects: Alexander Pomerantsev
Official opening: September 12, 1924
Architectural style: Byzantine Revival architecture
Capacity: 10000
Height: 53 m
Length: 73.5 m
Width: 52.2 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: brick
Part of: 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria
Address: площад "Свети Александър Невски", София-град 1000 Sofia
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 07:00-19:00
Phone: +35929881704
Website: https://cathedral.bg
GPS coordinates: 42.69584,23.33297
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:01
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Bulgaria features ancient and medieval buildings, Orthodox churches, mountain monasteries, history and art museums, as well as natural sites like lakes, forests, and mountain resorts. The country is home to Roman baths, Thracian tombs, Byzantine fortresses, royal palaces, and monuments from the communist era. It also has several historic towns along the Black Sea coast.
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