Patricia’s guidebook
Churches
The Christian Orthodox religion is at the heart of Bulgarian culture and history. I strongly recommend every visitor to visit at least one of our churches during their visit.
This Cathedral is the symbol of Sofia. It is beautiful, majestic and emblematic for our town and its people. The history and the characteristics of this place are fascinating - strongly recommend reading about it or finding a skilled guide to acquaint you. Make sure to let yourself immerse in the powerful energy of this Holy place. It is a must visit!
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Kathedrale des Heiligen Alexander Newski
ploshtad "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski"This Cathedral is the symbol of Sofia. It is beautiful, majestic and emblematic for our town and its people. The history and the characteristics of this place are fascinating - strongly recommend reading about it or finding a skilled guide to acquaint you. Make sure to let yourself immerse in the powerful energy of this Holy place. It is a must visit!
Located at the very center of the city, this beautiful church dates back to the beginning of 20th century. It is an active church with services held every day (the morning one begins at around 08-08:30am on weekdays and around 09:00am on weekends, the evening one begins at around 16:00 or 17:00 depending on the season). It is visited by numerous locals every day, especially on the Holidays, as well as by many tourists interested in our religion and culture. It is a Holy place, very beautiful and very special. Cannot recommend you enough to visit!
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Kathedrale St. Kyriaki
20 pl. "Sveta Nedelya"Located at the very center of the city, this beautiful church dates back to the beginning of 20th century. It is an active church with services held every day (the morning one begins at around 08-08:30am on weekdays and around 09:00am on weekends, the evening one begins at around 16:00 or 17:00 depending on the season). It is visited by numerous locals every day, especially on the Holidays, as well as by many tourists interested in our religion and culture. It is a Holy place, very beautiful and very special. Cannot recommend you enough to visit!
This beautiful church is known for the crypt, located beneath the main floor of the church itself, housing the remains of Saint Archbishop Seraphim, where people often go to write letters with prayers and wishes.
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Russische Kirche "Sveti Nikolay Mirlikiiski"
3 bul. "Tsar Osvoboditel"This beautiful church is known for the crypt, located beneath the main floor of the church itself, housing the remains of Saint Archbishop Seraphim, where people often go to write letters with prayers and wishes.
Food scene
Leo's Pizza Trattoria
5 bul. "Nikola Y. Vaptsarov"My favourite Italian in Sofia!
Nearby, beautiful garden with many birds, delicious sushi (tailored to Bulgarian taste).
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Umami
бул. "Джеймс Баучер Blvd "James Bourchier"Nearby, beautiful garden with many birds, delicious sushi (tailored to Bulgarian taste).
The Corner
35 bulevard "Nikola Y. Vaptsarov"Great view and nearby.