Best places: Religions in Sofia, Bulgaria

Ornate monastery, one of the country's most-visited cultural sites, with a museum & frescoes.

Established in 1083, this Eastern Orthodox monastery features art, an ossuary & a cathedral.

Ancient monastic complex with picturesque stone structures, historic artifacts & religious art.

Tranquil, medieval-era monastery attracting visitors for its frescoes & ancient architecture.

Ornate, domed Orthodox church featuring an elaborate interior covered with murals.

1914 Russian Orthodox church featuring a colorful tiled exterior & gilded onion domes.

Medieval monastery & church said to house a fragment of the Holy Cross, in a rugged forest setting.

Monastery dedicated to Egyptian martyr Mina, with chapels & a garden, plus religious souvenirs.

👍👍 One of the prettiest and best maintained monasteries in Bulgaria. The parking lot even has charging stations for EVs, which is great considering the remote location.

14-century Bulgarian Orthodox monastery with frescoes & paintings in a secluded forest setting.

👍👍 Beautiful Orthodox Church build in Russian style. On the walls inside you can read the names of fallen soldiers. There is also a crypt where the fallen for the Bulgarian freedom are buried.

👍👍 Tiny church dating back to 1614. Unique frescoes and very kind keeper. Definately worth a visit if you are around Bansko. Dobursko is high in the mountain and the road is so picturesque.

👍👍 A beautiful and newly-renovated monastery near Plovdiv. It is known as the residence of the Plovdiv archbishop. You will find two churches - the "lower" one is several centuries old and surrounded by high walls. The "upper" church is the new one and situated right next to the living quarters. The m...

👍👍 Nestled amidst the picturesque countryside of Bulgaria, Arapovo Monastery stands as a captivating testament to the nation's rich cultural and religious heritage. Steeped in history, this hidden gem offers visitors a tranquil retreat and a glimpse into the spiritual essence of Bulgaria. With its brea...

👍👍 One of the must-visit places for every Bulgarian. The air still carries the memory of horror. The atmosphere reminds everyone of the price of freedom.

👍👍 Beautiful Holly Place! The Monastery is situated in the mountains, and have very nice view to the valley of Sofia.

👍👍 very peaceful and holy place, I felt in love with it

12th-century Bulgarian Orthodox monastery with a 19th-century church & a small Vasil Levski museum.

👍👍 Amazing spiritual place fir anyone, who wants to experience and see a typical Bulgarian Orthodox Monastery. Beautiful church and icons, very well done and maintained. I even bought an ointment for psoriasis made by the monks. Very close to Sofia if you can't travel to the other monasteries.

Iconic Bulgarian Orthodox church with Neo-Byzantine architecture & an underground museum.