Rila Monastery

The Rila Monastery is situated in a beautiful valley high in the Rila Mountain, some 120 kilometres south from Sofia. Founded in the 10th Century by St John of Rila, it has since then been the most important religious site in Bulgaria. It was especially important during the five centuries of 

Boyana Church

The Boyana Church is located in the neighbourhood of the same name at the foot of Vitosha Mountain. The Orthodox temple was built more than 900 years ago and owes its world fame to its exceptional frescoes from 1259, which are considered among the most complete and best preserved examples of 

Alexander Nevski Church

The Alexander Nevski Church is situated right in the centre of Sofia amidst the large square of the same name. The imposing neo-Byzantine style temple is one of the biggest Orthodox cathedrals in the world and a prime attraction for tourists. The cathedral was inaugurated in 1912 in honour of