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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Sofia, Bulgaria

About Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

The greatest Bulgarian Orthodox church — a magnificent 1912 Neo-Byzantine cathedral with a gold dome visible from across the city, built to honor the Russian soldiers who died liberating Bulgaria from Ottoman rule. The crypt museum has the finest collection of medieval Bulgarian icons in the world. Free to enter the cathedral.

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📍Alexander Nevsky Square, Sofia

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Why it works for solo travelers

✓ Comfortable to visit on your own.
✓ Free to visit.

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Free

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