Saint Sophia
Saint Sophia
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Naija M
Algiers, Algeria1,051 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
As it’s located in the centre of the old town you are likely to come across this church. It’s well worth paying the small entrance fee to go inside. The grounds are well maintained and home to a family of tortoises.
Written July 25, 2024
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Nikolai M
Sofia, Bulgaria2,625 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
St. Sophia means Holy Wisdom. The long rule of Justinian the Great (1 April 527 - 11 November 565) constitutes a distinct epoch in the history of the Later Roman empire. According to the legend, he restored and built many churches dedicated to Saint Sophia. The largest of them is located in Constantinople, while the other one is the basilica in Serdika, which later becomes the name of the city of Sofia. St. Sophia in Ohrid was basically rebuilt for Tsar Samuel's coronation in 997 as a patriarchal cathedral in the form of a domed basilica. After the coronation, the church was a seated cathedral temple of the Patriarchate, and later of the Ohrid Archbishopric.
Written April 11, 2019
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ELear
Ancona, Italy3,061 contributions
Sep 2013 • Solo
The paintings inside, my main reason for visiting the church, are badly damaged, but they're still as beautiful, delicate, alive and excitingly "different" as any I've seen anywhere in the Balkans. They need time though, and unfortunately I'd gone straight after breakfast, when the inside of the church was still rather chilly. Perhaps it would have got warmer later in the morning. Maybe the light would have been better too.
As always with Macedonian monasteries, the garden outside is beautifully kept, with an immaculate lawn and well-maintained, even paths. A place for meditation.
As always with Macedonian monasteries, the garden outside is beautifully kept, with an immaculate lawn and well-maintained, even paths. A place for meditation.
Written April 9, 2014
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sabine_coussement
Sint-Kruis (Brugge)45 contributions
Aug 2013 • Friends
We sang there during a choir festival. The place is called a cathedral, not to be confused with the size of a cathedral in Europe. The fresco's are very nice, the outside of the building is very representative of what the typical architecture in Macedonia is ; most beautiful colonade outside. We felt it an honour that we were allowed to sing in such a sacred place. And mind your steps if you walk in the garden around the church: you might set your foot on one of the numerous turtles walking freely around !
Written August 29, 2013
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Milan S
Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia192 contributions
Jul 2020
If you can book a place for some of the music concerts during the Ohrid summer festival, you will understand what I mean.
Written July 21, 2020
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Nikola I
Hungary159 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
We had such a nice time and great talk to the people working there;
Thank you Oliver for the talk and your time showing us the meaning of Saint Sophia;
Thank you Oliver for the talk and your time showing us the meaning of Saint Sophia;
Written July 25, 2018
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kj3
California32 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
We heard the Royal Free Singers of Windsor in this 11th century church. Listening to the swells of the choir while studying the impressive medieval frescoes gave me goosebumps. There is something thrilling about listening to music in a church from an early century. Ask if there are any concerts planned and go. Memorable experience!
Written June 1, 2018
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isotravels
St. Albans, UK11 contributions
Sep 2015 • Couples
We went in not sure what to expect - only tempted by the good student discount making it just 30 denar. But it was astonishing to see the preservation. Some explanation was available in English
Written September 11, 2015
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Redpectmiked
Belgrade51 contributions
Sep 2015 • Couples
A must-see site if you are interested in history or Orthodox religion. The building was right next to the lodging and the frescoes are amazing.
Written September 10, 2015
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charles911
Pelhrimov, Czech Republic600 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
Possibly the largest church in Ohrid offers a fascinating mixture of architectural styles. Situated in beautiful grounds with lots of green it definitely catches your eyes and tempts you to go inside. The entrance fee is 100 denars but you may be a bit disappointed as you expect to see much more judging from the exterior of the church. But definitely worth a visit.
Written August 13, 2015
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Codiţă C
Bucharest, Romania
I have several questions: The church can be visited on the inside? Is it allowed to take pictures of the frescoes?
Thank you.
Written March 14, 2015
Indeed it can be visited. Taking pictures is officially not allowed, but you have a good chance to succeed in it all the same, since normally there is only one guardian, the one that sell the tickets i the ticket booth. Good luck!
Written March 14, 2015
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