I've seen the renovations to this wonderful late 19th century mosque take shape over the last few years. Well worth a visit.
A wonderful synagogue right in the centre of Sofia in the area of the multicultural religious buildings. Artistically great and culturally very interesting. Don't miss it for any reason!
Indeed, Sofia Synagogue is one of the most amazing places in Europe. Not only the architecture, not only the religious silence and stand, but also the location and history can change your feelings to Bulgaria at all. The Synagogue stands at the very centre of Sofia, neighbouring a mosque, Orthodox Cathedral and Catholic Church, fact you can meet even in multi religious cities like Jerusalem or others. It has been build more than 100 years, but recently entirely renovated and not only serves the religious jews in the country, but also attract hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. Strongly recommended to visit:)
Saw this beautiful synagogue only learning later that there also is a museum on the premises. Pity that we were not told when we paid the entrance to see the synagogue.
I was really curious to visit, as I had read it's one of the larges Sephardic synagogues in Europe. Indeed, on the outside, it looks quite impressive, but I'm afraid that was everything we got to see, as it was closed on the 1st of January.If you're really keen on visiting, perhaps you should before.
The Synagogue is one of the most impressive I have seen. Highly recommended. You can find it behind the central market.
Bulgaria used to have a large Jewish community and this is the largest synagogue. There is also a wonderful museum staffed by an excellent curator who will tell you all about Bulgarian Jews if you let her.
It is one of the nices synagogue in Europe. it is open mon-fri. 10-17 closed on sun.It stays near the center of Sofia
Open from Mon-Fri 10-4 p,m for Visitors. Make sure you are there in this window of time. Its a nice building to visit. Make sure you take advantage of the places around here to visit as well. For e.g. the Mosque, the spring water, and the shopping lane behind and get some nice souvenirs.
This Synagogue is one of the most impressive I have seen when it comes to the interior decoration. Everyone can see it from the outside. But the outside it not what is special about this Synagogue. If you want to see it from the inside, make sure you are using a guide who knows the Synagogue guards, and knows how to get you inside. If your tour or guide says they can't get you inside, look for another guide until you find someone who can get you inside.