Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Храм-паметник Св. Александър Невски
Massive Neo-Byzantine Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral and national monument featuring a crypt museum with a collection of icons. It stands 53 meters tall and is the largest Orthodox church on the Balkan Peninsula. Read more…
Opening hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM–7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM–7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM–7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM–7:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM–7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM–7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM–7:00 PM |
Admission
Free entry to the main cathedral; donations welcome
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Designed by architect Alexander Pomerantsev, this Neo-Byzantine cathedral was constructed between 1882 and 1912, with its official opening in 1924. It was built to commemorate the soldiers who died during the Russo-Ottoman War and the liberation of Bulgaria. The structure reaches a height of 53 meters and covers an area of 3,170 square meters, serving as the seat of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church.
The interior is known for its massive scale and ornate decoration, featuring gold, mosaics, and frescoes. The building has a capacity of 10,000 people, making it one of the largest Eastern Orthodox church buildings in the world.
A significant feature is the crypt museum, which houses a collection of icons. Recognized as a National Monument, the site functions as both a place of worship and a museum, and is the largest Orthodox church on the Balkan Peninsula.
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