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The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral that serves as the cathedral church of the Patriarch of Bulgaria. It is one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world and the second largest cathedral on the Balkan Peninsula. The cathedral is a popular landmark in Bulgaria and the neo-Byzantine style architecture is world renowned. There is a 148-foot-high gold-plated dome, a bell tower, and 12 bells in the cathedral. Inside, visitors will find one of the largest collections of Orthodox icons in Europe; there is even a dedicated museum inside the cathedral crypt that is a part of the National Art Gallery.
Address: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, pl. "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski", 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria, Phone: +359-2-988-1704
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