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A small church with frescoes that look alive.
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Boyana Church, at the foot of Vitosha, has frescoes painted in 1259 that are among the most important of medieval Europe, on the UNESCO list.
Saints and donors with real, individual faces, a century before Giotto's fame spread.
Portraits of Sebastocrator Kaloyan and his wife Desislava.
Small groups, a few minutes inside, among old trees.
Six things to look for. Works sometimes move, so ask at the desk.
The founders, painted with fine clothes and calm faces.
NaveA table with local Bulgarian food.
NaveScenes of the saint's miracles at sea.
NarthexOld sequoias around the church.
OutsideTap a button and we’ll give you a plan.
The church and its small museum.
Visits inside are short and in small groups to protect the frescoes; you may wait a little.
The National Historical Museum is nearby.
In the Last Supper, find the garlic and the radishes. What would you put on that table?
Sofia, Sofia City, Bulgaria
They were painted in 1259.
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It can be a lovely visit for you and your family. Ask the museum about activities for children, and combine the visit with the other museums of Sofia.
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