Which one to choose in Sofia
Two churches in Sofia. Boyana Church has 17 tickets and tours to book; 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
The ticket is cheap and the rules are unusual: only eight people may be inside at a time and only for ten minutes, to protect the frescoes from breath and heat. In practice you buy a ticket at the small building by the gate and wait your turn in the garden, rarely more than twenty minutes. A guide inside costs a small extra fee and is well worth it, because the ten minutes pass fast and the paintings need pointing out.
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.
| Boyana Church | Church of Saint George, Sofia | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Church | Church |
| Opened | 980 | 330 |
| Tickets and tours on GetYourGuide | 17 | none listed |
| Official website | yes | — |