Hagia Sophia Church, Nesebar

Name: Hagia Sophia Church
Address: Nesebar, Bulgaria

#12 among attractions in Nesebar

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The Church of Saint Sofia, also known as the Old Bishopric is an Eastern Orthodox church in Nesebar, eastern Bulgaria. It is situated in the old quarter of the town which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site list and of the 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria. ()

Local name: Света София Completed: VI centuryArchitectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 42°39'32"N, 27°47'10"E

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