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Saint Nikolas Russian Church (Tsurkva Sveta Nikolai)

3 Tsar Osvobotiel blvd, Sofia, Bulgaria
Ranked #10 of 45 attractions in Sofia
4.0 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings
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Gebze, Turkey
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Unfortunately, we only saw this church from the outside, but it could be stripped bare inside and still be worth looking at. It is like something out of a fairy tale. I could look at it every day for a month and not get tired of it. Definitely lives up to the hype. More

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Sofia, Bulgaria
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

One of the most photographed churches in Sofia. This is really pretty. Don't leave Sofia without a photo of it. More

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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
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I stepped in, and the world got suddenly darker. There were worshippers lighting candles and making what seemed like a little pilgrimage around a gallery of beautiful icons. The main altar is roped off, but you can see it from the side. Outside, an old woman swept the courtyard with one of those age-old sweeping brushes, and the decoration is... More

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Vienna, Austria
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

The frescoes on the ceiling and walls seem to be uncared for. It was very dark and for a UNESCO site, it was surprising that the frescoes had not been restored or preserved better. The exterior was extremely beautiful. The gardens are a nice place to take a rest. We visited on a Sunday when community members were chatting with... More

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Rustington, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

Well worth a visit, beautiful inside. Such a mixture of history in Sofia, old and new. More

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Sofia, Bulgaria
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012
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My personal favourite! Extremely beautiful as a building, with a nice little park surrounding. You can sit and enjoy the view or go to the crypt of Saint Nikolas which is located in the -1 part of the church (you have to take the stairs on the left side of the entrance to get there). It's a place where you... More

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Bucharest, Romania
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012
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It is a great Christian Church, with nice architecture and paintings. Take your time to visit it, you will have a great spent time. More

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See 5 more reviews by Dane-za for Sofia
Sofia, Bulgaria
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2012

Built in the typical style for Russian orthodox churches, this church is unique for Bulgaria and is definitely worth the visit. More

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Plovdiv, Bulgaria
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012

Amazing church ! It is in the style of russian churches during the 17th century. It is under UNESCO protection. In the church there is a box that you can put your letters full of devotions. It is believed that Saint Nikola is going to help you one way or another. More

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Belgrade
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2011
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very interesting from the inside. check out the throne while inside. Also aditional sites around it, like internal flame, and smaller churches around. More

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