Which one to choose in Sofia
Two churches in Sofia. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia has no online ticket listed; Church of Saint George, Sofia has no online ticket listed. The table and the two notes below put them side by side; the full pages have what to see, the ticket and the timing for each.
Sofia, Bulgaria
Entry to the cathedral is free. The crypt below houses the national gallery of icons, one of the finest collections of Orthodox painting in the Balkans, with a separate small ticket that is among the best value in Sofia. A photography permit inside the church costs a token sum and is sold at a desk by the door. Guided walking tours of Sofia include the cathedral and cost several times that;
Sofia, Bulgaria
The Rotunda of Saint George stands in the courtyard of the Presidency building and the Sheraton hotel in the centre of Sofia, Bulgaria, surrounded by ancient ruins, and entry is free, with donations welcome. It is considered the oldest building in Sofia and a rare survival from the Roman city of Serdica. Walking tours of central Sofia include it together with the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Saint Sofia Church, the Banya Bashi Mosque, the Sofia Synagogue, the Serdica archaeological complex and the Changing of the Guard at the Presidency, which happens every hour nearby.
| Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia | Church of Saint George, Sofia | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cathedral | Church |
| Height | 53 m | — |
| Opened | 1882 | 330 |
| Tickets and tours on GetYourGuide | none listed | none listed |
| Official website | yes | — |