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13-Jul-2025

Church of St. George

Sofia

Built by the Romans in the 4th century CE, it is mainly famous for the 12th-14th century frescoes inside the central dome.
Three layers of frescoes have been discovered, the earliest dating back to the 10th century. Magnificent frescoes of 22 prophets over 2 metres tall crown the dome.
Painted over during the Ottoman period, when the building was used as a mosque, these frescoes were only uncovered in the 20th century.

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Buba Jafarli08-Aug-2011 18:17
One of the most impressive sites on Sofia! Well shot, Boris! V.
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