Sofia, Bulgaria

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Type: church / architecture

A Neo-Byzantine cathedral completed in the early 20th century, one of the largest Orthodox churches in the Balkans. Its golden dome is one of the most recognizable symbols of Sofia, while the crypt houses a significant collection of Orthodox icons and ecclesiastical art.

Tickets

Entry: 🟢 Free entry

Entrance to the cathedral itself is free. The crypt with the icon collection charges around 6 EUR. The cathedral is open every day, with church services held on Sundays.

Parking nearby

Square "Nikolay Gyaurov" (Sofia)

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 3 min to the attraction (193m)

Address: ulitsa "Moskovska", Sofia

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Parking „Knyaz Aleksander I Sq.“

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 7 min to the attraction (490m)

Address: Sofia

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +359 700 13 233

Nearby restaurants

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Taj Mahal Restaurant

Taj Mahal Restaurant

Closed (opens at 11:30)
⭐ 4.30 2186 reviews 237m

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Address: ulitsa "11-ti avgust" 11, Sofia

Phone: +359 87 660 0776

Opening hours: 11:30–22:30

ANDRé

ANDRé

Closed (opens at 18:00)
⭐ 4.50 1057 reviews 301m

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Address: ulitsa “Aksakov„ 11, Sofia

Phone: +359 88 893 1151

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Monday: Closed Tuesday: 18:00–23:00 Wednesday: 18:00–23:00 Thursday: 18:00–23:00 Friday: 18:00–23:00 Saturday: 18:00–23:00 Sunday: Closed
Miyabi

Miyabi

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.40 1790 reviews 331m

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Address: ulitsa "Stara Planina" 5, Sofia

Phone: +359 88 727 5064

Opening hours: 12:00–22:00

Crazy Diamond

Crazy Diamond

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.40 1996 reviews 341m

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Address: ulitsa "Oborishte" 9А, Sofia

Phone: +359 88 803 0843

Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 12:00–00:00, Weekend: 11:00–00:00

Spaghetti Kitchen

Spaghetti Kitchen

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⭐ 4.30 4506 reviews 352m

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Address: ulitsa "6-ti septemvri" 9, Sofia

Phone: +359 89 056 6666

Opening hours: 12:00–00:00

Mediterraneo Restaurant

Mediterraneo Restaurant

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⭐ 4.40 2130 reviews 365m

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Address: ulitsa "Oborishte" 9Б, Sofia

Phone: +359 88 664 4402

Opening hours: 12:00–23:00

Supa Star

Supa Star

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⭐ 4.60 1618 reviews 388m

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Address: ulitsa "Tsar Shishman" 8, Sofia

Phone: +359 88 290 8678

Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 11:30–19:00, Weekend: 00:00–19:00

Izbata Tavern

Izbata Tavern

Closed (opens at 11:00)
⭐ 4.40 3994 reviews 450m

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Address: ulitsa "Slavyanska" 18, Sofia

Phone: +359 88 989 5533

Opening hours: 11:00–00:00

The Architects' Club

The Architects' Club

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.40 1741 reviews 492m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 23.06.2026

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Address: ulitsa "Krakra" 11, Sofia

Phone: +359 88 888 0979

Opening hours: 12:00–23:00