Church, mosque or temple · Bulgaria · Varna

Cathedral of the Assumption Varna

A grand cathedral with gold domes in the centre of Varna.

Free to enter about 30 min

For storytellers

Why Cathedral of the Assumption Varna matters

This nineteenth-century cathedral is the main church of the city. Its gold domes and ornate interior are a highlight of the centre. Together with the nearby square and pedestrian streets, it's an easy first stop on a walk around the centre.

Talking points

  • It dates from the nineteenth century.
  • Its domes are gilded.
  • Close to the main pedestrian street.

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