See one of the most complete and perfectly preserved monuments of eastern European medieval art at Boyana Church. Featuring an important collection of medieval Byzantine frescoes, this site was added to the World Heritage list in 1979. The walls of the narthex are adorned with 18 scenes from the life of St. Nicholas, incorporating aspects of contemporary life. In “The Miracle at Sea,” the ship and the sailors' hats recall the Venetian fleet. The portraits of Bulgarian Tsar Constantine Tikh and Tsaritsa Irina on the north wall are among the most impressive and lifelike frescoes in the church. Planning Sofia trip won't be overwhelming when you use Klarna Trips's itinerary maker.
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Beautiful little church. We visited as part of a larger organised group trip around Bulgaria and neighbouring countries. Very small inside, there is somewhere to leave bag just inside entrance...
Beautiful little church. We visited as part of a larger organised group trip around Bulgaria and neighbouring countries. Very small inside, there is somewhere to leave bag just inside entrance... more »
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One of the oldest churches in Bulgaria. Beautiful mountain and a must see if you are in Bulgaria - recommended!
One of the oldest churches in Bulgaria. Beautiful mountain and a must see if you are in Bulgaria - recommended! more »
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When I was at the Boyana church, there was a group of Bulgarian tourists just arriving. I bought my ticket and then noticed that there was a guide instructing the Bulgarians. I didn't understand what.... more
When I was at the Boyana church, there was a group of Bulgarian tourists just arriving. I bought my ticket and then noticed that there was a guide instructing the Bulgarians. I didn't understand what.... more »
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It is a place with unique spirit and an enourmous significance for the Bulgarian heritage. I come back from time to time to enjoy the energy :) It is recommended to make a reservation in advance to enter the church with a guide. You can freely access the garden. The reason I assign 3 stars is the attitude of the woman at the ticket office - she was arrogant and rude proclaimig there is no order and how we cannot take part in the guided tour in a very impolite manner. It was an embarrassing situation in front of a friend from abroad. I would recommend a more polite attitude to the visitors.
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Absolutely incredibly preserved church. The religious scened walls are beautiful art works. Just wow! A must see
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It is a place with unique spirit and an enourmous significance for the Bulgarian heritage. It is recommended to enter the church with a guide to understand the nice history of the place. We took a tour from TripAdvisor
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No photo inside. It still maintain well. Nice ! WC only open for ticket holder.
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Pretty medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church in lush surroundings and with amazing and well-preserved murals painted inside.
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