Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral, Varna
Катедрален храм „Успение Богородично“
A city landmark of Varna with golden onion domes. This Orthodox cathedral was completed in 1886 and has fine murals and an iconostasis.
The cathedral is Bulgaria's second-largest Orthodox church. It was built to commemorate the Russian soldiers who liberated Bulgaria in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877 to 1878, and its bell tower and golden domes stand out in the city centre. Inside are finely carved wooden iconostasis, stained glass and twentieth-century murals. Entry is free, dress must cover shoulders and knees, and photography during services is not allowed. The square in front is the heart of the city, surrounded by pedestrian streets and the old town.
Opening hours
about 07:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Varna Archaeological Museum
- Ethnographic Museum, Varna
- Roman Thermae of Varna
- Naval Museum, Varna
- Varna Central Beach & Seaside Promenade
- Retro Museum Varna
- Sea Garden, Varna
- Festa Dolphinarium Varna