Historic Landmark
Alexander Nevski Memorial Churc

Temple-Monument St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral is the principal of the Bulgarian patriarch and arguably the most impressive church building in the Bulgarian capital - Sofia. Perhaps the St. Alexander Nevski is unique in the country church, which suggests a kind both reverence and admiration for the beauty of its intricate architecture. Located in the city center, close social Sofia University and National Library, a memorial St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral is one of the biggest attractions of the capital. It is included in the list of 100 national monuments of Bulgarian Tourist Union.

Behind the construction of a memorial St. Alexander Nevski stand generous donations of patriotic Bulgarians. The construction of the church started pre 1904 and was completed in 1912, but the initiative itself in the construction of this delightful Cathedral Church of Prince Alexander. The whole church-monument St. Alexander Nevski a total area of ​​3170 square meters of beautiful church dome is 45 meters high significant. With these dimensions it can hold about 5000 people, which automatically makes it the second largest church in the Balkans after Saint Sava Serbian Church. Around the circle of the dome of St. Alexander Nevsky with thin gold letters is inscribed the prayer "Our Father". St. Alexander Nevski is a remarkable with its 12 bells, the main tower is approximately 53 meters in height. Temple is currently active church, Patriarch private water services during Christmas, Easter and major religious holidays. Entrance is free. Reward can be seen in the basement crypt, where exposed collection of icons. No photography is allowed at the entrance you can buy a disc with photos. Nearby is the National Assembly.