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Boyana Church


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 34 attractions in Sofia
Traveller Description:
Located at the foot of Mt. Vitosha, Bojana Church is about 900 years old. The church houses the National Museum, which focuses on regional history,...... more » Located at the foot of Mt. Vitosha, Bojana Church is about 900 years old. The church houses the National Museum, which focuses on regional history, art and cultural artifacts. « less
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Attraction type: Religious site
Address: Bojana quater - 8 km. south from city center
1-3 Boyansko Ezero St. Sofia
Bulgaria

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23 Oct 2009

We hired a local taxi to the museum (7.00 Lev including tip, hotel quoted us 20 Lev?). The museum is some distance from Boyana Church so we walked to the main road and hailed another taxi up the steep hill (5 Lev). Best deal is the local mini bus No. 21 which leaves from Eagle Bridge - bargain price of... more

21 Apr 2009

This is a really satisfying journey into the foothills of Sofia. The church itself is a priceless gem. It is one of the few of its type that I have seen still standing with all it's frescoes and paintings inside. The cost is 10 Lev to go inside and it's truly worth it. You won't be bothered by hordes of... more

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5 of 5 stars
Nova Scotia
8 Dec 2006
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The Boyana Church is a must see for anyone going to Sofia. It is a UNESCO world heritage site and the oldest part is 900 years old. The paintings on the walls are amazing and for a small fee you can be escorted in to this area. It is amazing to go to a site as priceless and historically significent... more

16 Nov 2009

Non lontano da Sofia, alle pendici del Monte Vitosha, è situato uno dei siti religiosi meglio conservati del periodo medievale... more

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Bojana quater - 8 km. south from city center | 1-3 Boyansko Ezero St., Sofia, Bulgaria