Photographer's Note
The main monument in Sofia is the Cathedral Alexander Nevski. On TE there are many pictures of the exterior of it. But I looked at many pages and there are no photos from inside. So, here is something new :). In many Orthodox churches of Bulgaria and Macedonia it was not allowed to take pictures. But in Nevski, I had just to pay 5 euro and then I could make as many photos as I wished.
I found it interesting, that the local people stood just in the middle of this attractive pavement under the big dome to pray. On the left side, there is a tsar's throne. The pulpit, the bishop and tsar’s throne and the entire floor are made of marble, alabaster and onyx in a Byzantine style and with Old Bulgarian motifs.
In the Orthodox churches in Georgia, Russia, and Ukraine the women had to wear scarves on the head, in Georgia also the skirt even on the long trousers. In the countries I visited recently it was not necessary.
The St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is built in Neo-Byzantine style, it serves as the cathedral church of the Patriarch of Bulgaria and it is one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world, as well as one of Sofia's symbols and primary tourist attractions. The Cathedral can hold 10,000 people inside. It is the second-largest cathedral located on the Balkan Peninsula, after the Church of Saint Sava in Belgrade.
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Here the man is standing in the middle.
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(47043) 2018-09-28 0:40
Hi Malgo
An interesting interior. Evryone around the outside which makes you wander what the woman dead centre in the middle is doing.
cheers
Ian
Nicou
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(193806) 2018-09-28 0:42
Hello
Cette dame en plein centre du rond quel rendu au sol et vue quel dessin et ces reflets brillant lea autres personnes quel bel intérieur magnifique
Bravoe t belle journée
Nicou
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(0) 2018-09-28 1:08
ciao Malgorzata,
very good interior view, it's rare looking at photos about Sofia, that's usefull for me,
ciao, Giacomo
Fis2
(169821) 2018-09-28 1:09
Czesc Malgosiu!
Piekne wnetrze, posadzka robi wrazenie.
Malowidla na scianach imponujace.
Milego dnia.
Pozdrawiam.
Krzysztof
papagolf21
(152605) 2018-09-28 2:34
Bonjour, chère Malgo,
Je comprends pourquoi tous les regards semblent subjugués devant tant de splendeurs !
Le personnage central est parfait pour donner à l'ensemble un pouvoir magique supplémentaire.
Amitiés.
Philippe
ikeharel
(112497) 2018-09-28 3:10
Hi Malgo,
Marvelous pattern of the floor and a superb scale by the people / visitors inside.
Light and colors are marvelously rendered.
Good afternoon,
Ike
*** Admitting, you corrected me once more about name of the trees and flowers which I am not so familiar altogether with.
Thanks, corrected the note.
jhm
(211734) 2018-09-28 3:37
Hello Malgo,
Sofia is the Cathedral Alexander Nevski with a wonderful floor and nice wall paintings.
Great architecture picture.
But a nice interior panorama view.
Create nice depth and perspective.
Very well done, TFS.
Best regards,
John
lousat
(138669) 2018-09-28 5:14
Ciao Malgo,many countries visited in your last trip as i can see,this time 2 very interesting pics from the symbol of Sofia,the facade of this cathedral is everywhere on the advertising for tourists of this country...ehehe...and the interior is truly beautiful,very rich and unique,good quality despite the difficul light. Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano
jimmyjimmy
(6164) 2018-09-28 5:38
Hello Emka
A little OE from the windows. But you have to take what you get. Plus you paid 5 Eros. Still it is very unique to see one pray from the center. Maybe they think from the center they are channeling their thoughts straight to God. A very unique capture.
JImmy
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(17408) 2018-09-28 5:48
Hi Malgo
It is very beautiful inside too. It makes great impression. Fantastic picture.
Cheers
Ricardo
quetzal
(3665) 2018-09-28 6:02
Bonjour Malgorzata,
Très jolie composition avec cette jeune femme au centre du pavement et cette ronde de visiteurs. C'est un beau monument et l'atmosphère est bien traduite.
Amicalement
Jean-Louis
Sergiom
(117241) 2018-09-28 6:55
Ciao Malgo,
Je te trouve bien chanceuse de pouvoir profiter ainsi de cette dame qui pose au centre de la cathédrale . Tu as su profiter parfaitement du motif au sol et du luminaire spectaculaire.
Amicalement
Serge
ChrisJ
(171302) 2018-09-28 7:59
Hi Malgo
I found the entrance to the religious icons museum in the basement, but the main door always seemed to be locked whenever I was in the square. Perhaps because it was winter. Good sharpness and nice repetition of the chessboard squares arranged in a circle. Tfs!
alvaraalto
(42804) 2018-09-28 10:13
Hello Malgo
So you have to stand in queue to be able to pray. Very special how you are standing only in the centre of attention.
Excellent photographed where we see the beauty of the church in combination with this peculiar habit.
Well done!
Have a good weekend, groet Rob
kasianowak
(17672) 2018-09-28 11:40
Czesc Malgosiu
Super zdjecie, ten wzor na posadzce przyprawia o zawrot glowy od samego patrzenia... :-) Ciekawa obserwacja, ze ludzie modla sie stojac na samym srodku.
Zazdroszcze zdjecia, bo ostatni raz bylam tam w latach 80-tych. W czasie mojej "fotograficznej" wizyty w Bulgarii mialam w Sofii tylko dosc czasu, zeby zrobic nocne zdjecie na zewnatrz.
W Macedonii w popularnych wsrod turystow kosciolach, przy wejsciu wisialy "spodnice", a raczej wielkie plachty materialu, ktore nakladalo sie na spodnie... :-)
Pozdrawiam serdecznie
Kasia
Tue
(91648) 2018-09-28 13:03
Hello Malgo,
A very good photo of the interior of the cathedral and its many abundant decorations. The pattern of the floor looks fantastic from this angle. You also handled the lighting and exposure very well.
Lars
PaulVDV
(62804) 2018-09-28 13:34
Hello Malgo,
I must admit that I don't remember that the floor of the Alexander Nevski Cathedral is so photogenic.
Very well captured with that person in the middle.
Many Orthodox churches and cathedrals have a quite dark interior. Yet the clarity of your picture is excellent.
Very well done!
Best regards, Paul
PiotrF
(54246) 2018-09-28 14:07
Czesc Malgo
Fajnie pozwiedzac i przezyc wycieczke jeszcze raz ;) W tej cerkwi nie robilem zdjec; w ktoryms momencie byla informacja ze mozna je robic po oplacie ale chyba ze wzgledu na duza ilosc ludzi uznalem ze nie bede robil. Ty Wyczekalas chwile gdy tych osob w kadrze niewiel i podziwiac mozna wnetrze swiatyni
Dobra realizacja
pozdrawiam
Piotr
holmertz
(102050) 2018-09-29 6:46
Hello Malgo,
I was also inside this church, of course. I have a vague memory of taking a photo that didn't look so good, but I have no memory of paying anything. You handled the rather dark interior well, and also with remarkable sharpness. We see the many beautiful details of the walls and the elegantly tiled floor well.
Kind regards,
Gert
LuisGustavoLima
(5184) 2018-09-29 19:27
Oi, Malgo!
O chão criou um padrão visual muito bonito, ele deixou a foto ainda mais interessante. Parece ser um interior bem suntuoso. Boa nitidez.
Parabéns!
pierrefonds
(113656) 2018-09-30 15:35
Hi Malgo,
The design of the floor is impressive. The presence of the people has an effect of scale. The point of view is showing the details of the interior of the Cathedral Alexander Nevski. Have a nice dya.
Pierre
carlo62
(81265) 2018-09-30 15:36
Ciao Malgo
fantastico l'effetto del pavimento, molto meglio questa foto delle foto del ws.
Ottima la gestione della forte luce che entra dalla finestra.
Saluti
Carlo
worldcitizen
(15960) 2018-10-02 16:39
Hello Malgo,
It's surprising that there were no previous posts of this interior; it's so beautiful. It's nice that you actually captured someone standing in the center. There seem to be no pews, at least in this view. The floor is certainly attractive, and so is the chandelier.
macjake
(98262) 2018-10-02 17:41
Hi Malgo
yes, very interesting indeed. So do they just take turns, waiting for their time to stand in the middle? How does that work? the patterns on the floor actually make the shot. If you take away the patterns it would be quite ordinary - but its not! haha, the floor is quite an addition, and in a photo it really does POP. excellent choice to post an interior shot
cheers
craig
mcmtanyel
(67731) 2018-10-08 16:44
Hello Malgo,
The floor, with its circular designs, looks very interesting. I am going to guess the altar is to our left, am I right? 👌👌
Regards,
MT
ktanska
(44492) 2018-10-09 10:56
Hi Malgo,
Pattern of thos tiles looks just great, and I like sunshine reflection on the floor too. All those paintings on the wall mean that there are interesting details all over.
Kari
jmdias
(114340) 2018-11-05 11:38
malgo
I don't mind to pay for photos, I hate only stupid prohibition.
nice view of this internal part of the big church. marvelous position of the girls at center and these details and pieces of art.
take care
jorge
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Copyright: Malgorzata Kopczynska (emka)
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