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Church of St. Nedelya, Sofia

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Alexander Nevski Cathedral

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ALexander Nevski cathedral

Completed in 1912 in honour of the Russian and Ukrainian casualties of the 1877-78 War of Liberation from Ottoman Rule. Gold-domed, it is one of the finest pieces of architecture in the Balkans. Craftsmen and artists from 6 countries worked on the five-aisle church over the course of 30 years and created real masterpieces of icons, frescoes, murals and huge chandeliers. The interior decoration, made of Italian marble, Egyptian alabaster, Brazilian onyx, gold, mosaics embodies the spirit of the finest Eastern Orthodox traditions. A superb collection of ancient icons - among the more..

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Sofia University

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Sofia University at night
photo by: Tsvetana Rangelova

Built a decade after Sofia became Bulgaria's capital in 1879 with funds bequeathed by the brothers Evlogi and Hristo Georgiev.

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url:	www.uni-sofia.bg

Levski Monument

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Vassil Levski was the principal architect of the campaign to free Bulgaria from the oppression of the Ottoman Empire. The monument marks the spot where he was hanged by the Turks in 1873.

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St.Sofia Church

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The 4th-6th century basilica was built during the reign of Justinian. It has survived intact with 1600- year-old mosaic details and towards the end of the C14 gave the city its name. Beside the wall of the church is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Nearby is the grave of the national poet and writer Ivan Vazov, marked by an engraved boulder.

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Palace of Culture

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The biggest Congress Centre in the Balkans. It is located in the centre of the city and faces the Vitosha Mountain.

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Tsurkva Sveta Nedlya (Church of St Nedelya)

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Church of St. Nedelya, Sofia
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Tsurkva Sveta Nedlya (Church of St Nedelya) is a typical example of neo-Byzantine architecture. The church squats on a plot dividing two of Sofia's busiest streets, Vitosha Blvd. and Maria Luiza Blvd. opposite the "Sheraton Hotel". St. Nedelya was built in the period 1856-1863 upon remains of the Roman town of Serdica.

In 1925, the church was largely destroyed by an act of political sabotage when Communist rebels detonated a bomb during a funeral service, attended by Tsar Boris III and his cabinet ministers, killing 123 people. It was later more..

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accessibility:	Admission is free.
openingHours:	Daily from 0700 - 1800
address:	Ploshtad Sveta Nedelya.

"St Nicolai Mirlikiiski Russian Church"

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The Tsurkva Sveta Nikolai - "St Nicolai Mirlikiiski Russian Church", considered by many to be the prettiest church in Sofia. 'I had to agree.' We were only given a quick glimpse inside.

We were told by our guide that the church was built by Russian workmen in 1912 and dedicated to St Nicholas, 'the miracle worker'. The exterior has bright yellow tiles and the domes are covered with emerald green majolica tiles, crowned with five gold-plated "onion" domes which contrast greatly with the churches dim interior. The exterior has recently been renovated by the Moscow more..

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accessibility:	Admission is free
openingHours:	Daily 0730 - 1800
address:	3 Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd.