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Sveta Sophia Church

Sveta Sophia Church

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Sveta Sophia Church

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Location: Sofia-City Region, Bulgaria

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Katrien

October 18, 2022

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The red-brick church probably gave the capital its name in the Middle Ages. Because the church stands on the highest point of the city, it was visible from afar and so it became popularly popular when traveling to the city to mention the Saint Sophia, later simply Sophia, as the destination.

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Elevation 610 m

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