Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral

Varna, Bulgaria

The Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral is the largest church building in Varna and the third largest cathedral in Bulgaria.

The first stone set in the construction was placed by Prince Alexander I of Battenberg in 1880. It was modelled after the Peterhof Temple in Saint Petersburg. The roof part and the domes were covered in copper tin.

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Founded: 1886
Category: Religious sites in Bulgaria

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Ellie (13 months ago)
Beautiful architecture inside and out. Quite place for a prayer or just for a moment of calmness while you observe the history and the sacred paintings. A place you must visit while in Varna, Bulgaria.
Pip (14 months ago)
So beautiful. We were really lucky to visit during mass and listen to the full choir singing. However, even without it will be very much worth a visit
Dawid Szy (15 months ago)
Nice place to visit and one of the important places if you visit Varna. Cathedral is free for tourists also is a shop before entering wher you can buy souvenirs. We quite like this cathedral and good tip is if you croos road you can see whole wiew of Cathedral.
Spencer Hawken (19 months ago)
Beautiful Cathedral with well preserved frescos and striking golden spires. If you take photos be sure to leave a donation and remember this is a place of worship first, tourist attraction second, so many people on our visit obscuring peoples opportunity to pray.
Deniz (2 years ago)
This cathedral is from the outside very beautiful as it is from the inside. You can do your prayers. I am the person to take advantage of the cultural and religious institutions. Learn and see new things. This cathedral is small, but very beautiful
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