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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia

#2 among attractions in Sofia

Church, Top attraction, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Facts and practical information

Local name: Свети Александър Невски Completed: 1904 (120 years ago)Architectural style: Byzantine revivalCapacity: 5000Coordinates: 42°41'45"N, 23°19'58"E
Address

pl. "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski"Оборище (Oborise)Sofia 1000 Bulgaria

Contact
+359 2 988 1704
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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Monument to the Tsar Liberator, Saint Sofia Church, Russian Church.

  • bulgarian orthodox church sofia~730 ftS
  • monument to the tsar liberator sofia~740 ftS
  • saint sofia church~450 ftNW
  • russian church sofia~1020 ftW
  • national art gallery sofia~1630 ftW
  • national gallery for foreign art sofia~470 ftE
  • monument to the unknown soldier sofia~410 ftNW
  • national museum of natural history sofia~1100 ftW
  • doctors garden sofia~1600 ftE
  • monument to vasil levski sofia~740 ftNE
  • amphitheatre of serdica sofia~1340 ftW

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Alexander Nevsky Cathedral open?

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is open:
  • Monday closed
  • Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Friday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Monument to the Unknown Soldier, Sofia (2 min walk), Church of Sveta Sofia, Sofia (3 min walk), Saint Sofia Church, Sofia (3 min walk), National Academy of Arts, Sofia (3 min walk).

How to get to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral:

Bus
  • СУ Климент Охридски • Lines: 280, 9 (4 min walk)
  • бул. Васил Левски • Lines: 78, 79 (7 min walk)

Tram
  • National Opera • Lines: 20, 22 (6 min walk)
  • бул. Васил Левски • Lines: 20, 22 (7 min walk)

Metro
  • Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski” • Lines: M1, M4 (7 min walk)
  • Orlov Most • Lines: M3 (11 min walk)

Trolleybus
  • Метростанция СУ Св. Климент Охридски • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 (7 min walk)
  • Сатиричен театър • Lines: 9 (12 min walk)

Train
  • Poduyane (29 min walk)
  • Poduyane Patnicheska (29 min walk)

Where to next? Visit sofia city Sofia City region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Bulgaria.