Holy Trinity Cathedral
Катедрален храм „Света Троица“
One of Ruse's oldest Orthodox churches, built in 1632, sunk below street level, with an elaborate carved wooden iconostasis inside.
The Holy Trinity Cathedral was built in 1632. During the Ottoman period, churches were not allowed to be taller than mosques, so the main body was sunk below ground level, and you descend steps to enter. Inside are a 19th-century carved wooden iconostasis and icon paintings. The bell tower was added later. It is now the Orthodox cathedral of Ruse and stands on a small square south of Freedom Square, about a 3-minute walk away. Admission is free. Dress appropriately and keep quiet, especially during services.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Ruse Opera House
- Freedom Square & Monument of Liberty
- Dohodno Zdanie (Profit Building)
- Pantheon of National Revival Heroes
- Kaliopa House (Museum of Urban Lifestyle)
- Danube Embankment
- Cathedral of St Paul of the Cross
- Ruse Regional Historical Museum (Battenberg Palace)