Place to visit
Church of Saint George, Sofia, Bulgaria: what it is and when to go
Church of Saint George, Sofia is an Early Christian red brick rotunda that is considered the oldest church building in Sofia, Bulgaria (Св. Георги Победоносец). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52. It has articles in 20 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Bulgaria on this site. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Early Christian red brick rotunda that is considered the oldest church building in Sofia, Bulgaria · Temples
- Local name
- Св. Георги Победоносец
- Where
- Bulgaria · бул. Княз Александър Дондуков 2, 1000, София
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- SOF Sofia, 7.8 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 42.69691, 23.32286
What it is and where
Church of Saint George, Sofia is an Early Christian red brick rotunda that is considered the oldest church building in Sofia, Bulgaria (Св. Георги Победоносец). It has articles in 20 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Bulgaria on this site.
It is in Sofia, where this site lists 103 more places to see, 1.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.69691, 23.32286; the nearest main airport is Sofia Airport (SOF, Sofia), 7.8 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bulgaria (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Temples places in Bulgaria. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Church of Saint George, Sofia is May to October.
- JanPossible9:12
- FebPossible10:19
- MarPossible11:39
- AprPossible13:10
- MayBest time14:26
- JunBest time15:07
- JulBest time14:51
- AugBest time13:45
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:48
- NovPossible9:31
- DecPossible8:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Bulgaria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Bulgaria
To enter Bulgaria there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Bulgaria checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR) since 1 January 2026; plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Saint Nedelya Cathedral, SofiaMetropolitan Cathedral Church in Sofia122 m
- National Archaeological Museum, BulgariaArchaeological museum in Sofia, Bulgaria149 m
- Banya Bashi MosqueMosque in Bulgaria290 m
- National Art Gallery, BulgariaArt museum in Sofia, Bulgaria357 m
- Sofia SynagogueSephardic Jewish congregation and synagogue in Sofia404 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Bulgaria guide.
More in Bulgaria: Temples
- Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia: Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria
- Rila Monastery: Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria
- Boyana Church: church in Sofia, Bulgaria
- Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo: UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ruse Province, Bulgaria
- Bachkovo Monastery: Stavropigal monastery in Bulgaria
- Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral, Varna: Orthodox cathedral in Varna, Bulgaria
Every Bulgaria place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Church of Saint George, Sofia?
It is an Early Christian red brick rotunda that is considered the oldest church building in Sofia, Bulgaria (Св. Георги Победоносец in the local language). It has articles in 20 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Bulgaria on this site.
When is the best time to visit Church of Saint George, Sofia?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52.
How do you get to Church of Saint George, Sofia?
The nearest main airport is Sofia Airport (SOF), 7.8 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Bulgaria is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Bulgaria map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Saint Nedelya Cathedral, Sofia, National Archaeological Museum, Bulgaria, Banya Bashi Mosque. The rest is in the Bulgaria guide.
Keep reading
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- Temples60 places for temples in Bulgaria, from Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by alt
- BulgariaBefore travelling to Bulgaria: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in, and since 1 January…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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