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Sveta Sofia Church

Sveta Sofia Church

Sveta Sofia Church is one of the symbols of the city of Sofia, to which it lent its name back in the 14th century. The church is the second-oldest in the capital of Bulgaria. [...more]

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Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is the second-largest church on the Balkan Peninsula after the Cathedral of Saint Sava in Belgrade, Serbia. It is located in the centre of Sofia, Bulgaria. [...more]

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Peter and Paul Monastery

Peter and Paul Monastery

The Saints Peter and Paul Monastery is one of 14 monasteries established around Veliko Tarnovo during the era of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom. [...more]

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Rila Monastery

Rila Monastery

Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria and an important symbol of Bulgarian cultural identity. [...more]

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Sofia Synagogue

Sofia Synagogue

The Sofia Synagogue is the largest in southeast Europe, and one of the largest in all of Europe. It houses a museum of Jewish History. [...more]

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Easter Eggs

Easter Eggs

Coloring Easter Eggs is a long-standing tradition in Bulgaria. There are many customs associated with this practice. [...more]

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