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Saint Sofia Church

Sofia, Bulgaria
Ranked #6 of 45 attractions in Sofia
4.5 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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London, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

St. Sofia church is one of the most notable examples of early Christian architecture in the Balkans. It follows the classic Byzantine plan of a regular cross with a dome at the intersection. The church is the second oldest in Sofia and perhaps the one with the most turbulent history. It was repeatedly reconstructed throughout the centuries, owed to the... More

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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Once you enter the church, which does not have the splendid frescoes of other churches, you will hear the sound of pigeons cooing in the eaves. It is a lovely feeling to wander around and listen to the birds provide the chorus. The church, as local reviewers here tell, is significant more for what it represents to Bulgarians than for... More

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Sofia, Grad Sofiya, Bulgaria
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

This is the holiest place in Sofia - the capital of Bulgaria and my native city! Dating from 5th century, the basilica St. Sofia attracts with its spiritual influence once you enter! Famous with the Edict of Milan from year 343, and with many Roman mosaics, it holds and spreads the whole meaning of the name - Sofia - Holy... More

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Sofia, Bulgaria
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

"Agia" Saint Sofia church build before Constantinople. In one of the main Roman cities in Balkan peninsula. Some old frescoes could be seen More

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Frankfurt, Germany
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

Very nice church - empty and used as a museum. If you have time then I would stop by, the tomb of unknown soldier is nearby as well. 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, over a thousand Roman remains were found in this area and if you go inside the church you can view some through a glass bottom floor. More

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Sofia, Bulgaria
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012

Gotta see it, I think it was the oldest operating church in Sofia. More

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Sofia, Bulgaria
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107 reviews 107 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012

This is the St. Nedelya Church, located infront Sheraton and on square St. Nedelya! More

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Glyfada
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012

I went to Saint Sofia .Was so nice close to the city,walking.I propose to all visitors to Sopia to visit this church is a very nice monument that they have to see. More

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Regina,
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

The history is phenomenal and the walk around this area is full of interesting buildings. More

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