Church, mosque or temple
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia's golden-domed cathedral and one of the largest Orthodox churches in the Balkans.
Church, mosque or temple · Bulgaria · Sofia City
Boyana Church
A small medieval church with remarkable thirteenth-century frescoes.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 45 min
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Why Boyana Church matters
Tucked away on the slopes of Vitosha, this little church has frescoes that are among the finest in medieval Europe. The faces of the saints look strikingly lifelike for the thirteenth century. It's on the UNESCO list, and only a limited number of visitors may enter at a time to protect the paintings.
Talking points
- The frescoes date from the 13th century.
- The figures have unusually lifelike expressions.
- Visitors are admitted in small groups.
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