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Alexander Nevsky must be one of the most beautiful churches in all of Eastern Europe and its slightly ironic that one of Sofia's most recognizable landmarks was in fact built to honour Russian soldiers. The Cathedral was constructed in honour of the Tsarist soldiers who helped to liberate Bulgaria from Ottoman rule between 1877 and 1878. It is one of a collection of such monuments all over the capital. The church has two golden domes, one large central one and a smaller one towards the front. The remaining domes are green. The outside has some splendid icon friezes and mosaics, but none compare to the incredible icons on the interior of the church. Unfortunately, photography is not permitted inside Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, so you will have to settle for some of the postcards and books sold in the giftshop. On the right and left-hand sides of the church there are memorials to the Russian, Ukrainian, Moldavian, Romanian and Finnish soldiers who died in the campaign as well as icons and candelabras. Be extra respectful in these areas as many Bulgarians will come to light candles and pray here. The massive altar in the centre of the cathedral is better for gazing and provides you with a better 360 view of the interior. Leave a Comment Phone: +359 2 988 17 04Directions: On the centre of Sofia
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I remenber the lyons' eyes, they are amazing, like all the church. The lyons are inside. Enter and sit down for some minutes. Leave a Comment Phone: +359 2 988 17 04Directions: On the centre of Sofia
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Sofia's skyline's dominated by the gold domes of the Aleksander Nevski Memorial Church.
This most photographed monument was built in honour of the Russian Tzar Alexander II, 'Tzar Liberator', and the 200,000 Russians who died helping to liberate Bulgaria from the Ottoman Empire during the 1877-1878 Russian-Turkish War. It was named after St. Aleksander Nevski, the patron saint of the Tzar and his family. The central altar's dedicated to him, whereas the southern and northern altars are dedicated to St Boris, who brought Christianity to Bulgaria, and to Saints Cyril and Methodius, who created the Cyrillic alphabet.
The Russian architect Pomerantsev designed this monumental building that took 30 years (1882-1912) to be completed. Inside, you can admire real masterpieces of icons, frescoes, huge chandeliers and murals that 45 Russian, Czech and Bulgarian artists worked on.
Opening hours: 7.00-18.00 Leave a Comment Phone: +359 2 988 17 04Directions: the centre of Sofia Bus to Ploshtad Aleksander NevskiWebsite: www.sofia.com
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 by cheekymarieh
Inside the church crypt there is an enormous collections of icons, religious artwork collected over the last millenium.
The materials to build the church come from as far away as Brazil. Leave a Comment
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 by sarakohenLeave a Comment Phone: +359 2 988 17 04Directions: On the centre of Sofia
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 Alexander Nevski Memorial
Church sofia bulgaria by johnsakura
Completed in 1912 in honour of the Russian casualties of the 1877-78 War of Liberation from Ottoman Rule. Gold-domed, it is the finest piece of architecture in the Balkans. Leave a Comment
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 Alexander Nevski Memorial
Church sofia bulgaria by johnsakuraLeave a Comment
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 The facade of Nevsi cathedral by lichinga
There's no style to make reference to, there's no architectural school or period expressing itself through this masterpiece. I loved it, I loved the strong contrast between the exterior, so clear, wide, imposing over a large open place, and the interior, so dark and overwhelming as a traditional Orthodox church. Leave a Comment
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