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Sveta Petka Samardjiyska

2, blvd. Knyaginya Maria Luiza, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Ranked #16 of 52 attractions in Sofia
Type: Churches/ Cathedrals
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New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

This is one of the cutest, smallest church I have been to. It is very old, and seems very fragile. But you can feel the energy inside. On a cold, rainy day, you can sit inside near the altar lit with warm candles.

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See 22 more reviews by pradipd25 for Sofia
Sofia, Bulgaria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

I love the place. I live in sofia and have been there a few times. It is a very small two storey church with the reception on the first floor and the altar on the second. It has a unique athmosphere, especially if you are a christian and would like to pray - it is so small that you can... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Unfortunately the church was closed when we were walking around, however, this small church might be overlooked in a tiny place next to a subway station surrounded by buildings. Should be good inside as the exterior looked quite old-fashioned and it got good reviews.

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Veroia, Greece
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

One might even miss this small crypt in the center of the city, as there are quite a lot big and impressive buildings in the area. But if you go down the steps and enter this caveous dark chapel you will be impressed by its mysterious atmosphere. Ther are many frescos & icons, quite a few in greek language, and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

We made a pray there for our children. The priest was very kind, he wxplained us many things. And he also prayed for us and our families.

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Beersheba, Israel
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2012

old cript dated in roman times, upper flore is a 14th century chaple. very nice frescos. right now its in a middle of construction zone. to enter you must go in to the metro underpass.

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See 5 more reviews by gil s for Sofia
Sofia, Bulgaria
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

crypt was built in Roman Empire times, the upper part in XIV century. ticket price (march 2012) Group (>2 person) = 1 lv 1-2 person = 2 lv

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Sofia, Bulgaria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

On the crypt, which is very old Roman tomb (crypt) from the IV century, meaning that there was a previous ritual building, XI century, built this temple. The oldest frescoes are from the fourteenth century than it is a layer of XV and XVI century painted by St. Pimen Zografski. The church is called St Petka of Iconium, which is... More

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Sofia, Bulgaria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

Unfortunatley is closed and not avalable for the public, but from outside is reachable from the central Metro station

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See 41 more reviews by MarielaNordell for Sofia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

Right in the middle of the largo, above a metro station. Cannot miss it.

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