Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Photo: vratza.com
Type: Cathedral
Location: Town Sofia »
In Bulgarian: Катедрален храм Александър Невски »
Alexander Nevski Cathedral in city of Sofia was built in 1912 in honour of the Russian and Ukrainian casualties of the 1877-78 War of Liberation from Ottoman Rule. It is one of the finest pieces of architecture in the Balkans.
The cathedral has a gold-dome and icons, frescoes, murals and huge chandeliers made from artists from 6 countries. The interior decoration, made of Italian marble, Egyptian alabaster, Brazilian onyx, gold, mosaics embodies the spirit of the finest Eastern Orthodox traditions. A superb collection of ancient icons - among the best in Bulgaria - can also be seen in the Crypt.
The cathedral has a gold-dome and icons, frescoes, murals and huge chandeliers made from artists from 6 countries. The interior decoration, made of Italian marble, Egyptian alabaster, Brazilian onyx, gold, mosaics embodies the spirit of the finest Eastern Orthodox traditions. A superb collection of ancient icons - among the best in Bulgaria - can also be seen in the Crypt.
