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1 monument in 1 hour: The surprises of St. Paraskeva Church, Sofia

By Presechni Tochki eood
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$44 per adult

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  • Free cancellation available
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Overview

  • Insights into Orthodox architecture
  • Symbols and Icons: A Visual Language
  • Sofia’s little-known history
  • Deciphering an iconostasis
  • Orthodox Tradition and Modernity

Activity location

    • Sofia
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Old City Center, ulitsa „Georgi S. Rakovski“ 58, 1000 Sofia, Bulgarie | Main gate of the enclosure surrounding the church, at 58 G. S. Rakovski Street.
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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1 monument in 1 hour: the surprises of the Church of St. Paraskeva, Sofia
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • French
Language options: French
Starting time: 3:30 PM
Price details
NZ$44.06 x 2 AdultsNZ$88.12
Total
Price is NZ$88.12
Until Tue, 31 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of the parish grounds, as well as the exterior and interior of St. Paraskeva Church
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Candles – can be purchased at the entrance, which is appreciated by those responsible for opening and maintaining the church.

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Bare feet, Food and drinks, Short skirts, Shorts, Sleeveless shirts
  • Not suitable for: Children under 10 years

What you can expect

Visit St. Paraskeva, an Orthodox church built in the early 20th century, at a time when Sofia was seeking to develop as a European capital. Learn how, through its structure and symbols, such a building aims to showcase the Orthodox liturgy and make the invisible visible. Discover the building styles and methods, the architecture, the history, and the pioneering use of crowdfunding, as well as Byzantine traditions and European influences, the symbols and the choice of a patron saint, the layout of the spaces and the three iconostases, and more.
A participatory tour that takes into account your questions and your knowledge. Please meet 5 minutes before the tour time at the main gate of the parish grounds, 58 G. S. Rakovski Street.

Location

Activity location

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    • Sofia
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Old City Center, ulitsa „Georgi S. Rakovski“ 58, 1000 Sofia, Bulgarie | Main gate of the enclosure surrounding the church, at 58 G. S. Rakovski Street.
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria