Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin
Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin
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The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin, built in the 19th century, houses a finely carved iconostasis and bishop's throne as well as some interesting murals and stained glass.
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Seda Aykut
Istanbul, Türkiye257 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
Outside of building was in construction and inside was empty so we had time to look each painting. İt is good to see and visit and spent some time there.i saw on Google map and it is said to have too much painting and it is right
Written October 30, 2021
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Ana Beatriz T
31 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
A peaceful place! Very pretty paitings all over the church and the celling ones are the orettiest! You don’t need to pay to enter but if you want to light a candle you need to buy in the reception of the cathedral by the entrance. Inside the church there is always people praying and doing their devotionals so remember to be silent, photos without a flash and respect the place in first place!
Written July 13, 2024
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Charlottie2894
Lincolnshire, UK74 contributions
Jul 2020
I was lucky enough to attend here for a wedding a little while ago but when I saw it come up on here, I just had to leave a review. What a stunning building. It really is magnificent. If you are passing, you must go inside and just take in the surroundings.
Written June 2, 2021
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Cleenman
Holbeach, UK241 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Loved this building. Cleverly a ventilation system has kept the amazing art clear of soot. Interesting colour scheme with much contrasting black. This was by far the best example we have seen so far in Bulgaria
Written February 3, 2020
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PeteThrapston
48 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Simply a stunning building, beautifully decorated. Not a huge cathedral, so does not take too much time to see, and can mainly be viewed from the central hall - but well worth sitting in the inner seating to absorb the lovely surroundings. A great building to visit.
Written August 3, 2023
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Megyoung1
Scotland, UK15 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
This was where my boyfriends parents got married so I really wanted to visit, especially to learn more about the Bulgarian culture. I have to say this is possibly the most beautiful places I have ever visited. The interior is astoundingly beautiful. You can also light candles for loved ones and there are different areas to put them in, it was actually quite emotional. There were priests signing which really added to the atmosphere but we left quite fast as we didn't want to disturb the ceremony that was taking place. A must see if you are in Varna.
Written January 2, 2015
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Jason K
Chicago, IL37 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Built in the late 1800s to thank Russia for liberating Bulgaria, this cathedral is not particularly impressive, but the wooden iconostasis is beautiful, and the interior is worth at least a quick glance.
Written May 31, 2018
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sab2na
Haifa, Israele43 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
This is the number 2 cathedral of Bulgaria - the biggest one is in Sofia (Alexander nevski)
Worth a visit
Worth a visit
Written April 9, 2015
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Inna
Moscow, Russia116 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
Must visit place if you are in varna or traveling across Bulgaria
Highly recommended to go and see this beautiful place
Highly recommended to go and see this beautiful place
Written August 30, 2019
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Minttu from Finland
Oulu, Finland88 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
It is the main attraction of the city. Beautiful during daytime and evening. I visited only outside the church.
Written August 17, 2019
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In which adress exactly Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin is? Is it in Pl. Sveti Sveti Kiril I Metodiy 2 or in Ul. Sveti Sveti Kiril I Metodiy? I ask because in this site the adress is written Pl. Sveti Sveti Kiril I Metodiy 2, but the map show that it is in Ul. Sveti Sveti Kiril I Metodiy?
Written September 3, 2018
An excelent question.
I had the same problem with it, when I was planning my visit.
the map here is wrong!!!!
Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin is in the center of town, and not on the other side of the river.
In google maps it is called the Varna Cathedral.
Written September 4, 2018
Σας παρακαλώ διευκρινίστε μου ,αν γνωρίζετε,αυτός είναι ο Ναός της αποκαθήλωσης ??
Written June 3, 2018
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