Attraction · Varna · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral in Varna

Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral is an attraction in Varna. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 6 of the 14 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 260 m you'll find a water point, a public toilet and a bench.

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Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral in Varna

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The story

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Audio tour · Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral

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You're standing at the Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral, the largest church in Varna and one of the city's symbols. It's also the third largest cathedral in Bulgaria. The square by the main entrance, on the west side, is named after Saints Cyril and Methodius. Start by looking up. Those shining domes are copper. Over the years they turned green with patina, and in the spring of 2000 they were rebuilt and gilded. The façade got a makeover that same year.

Read and hear the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Opening hours: Every day 07:30-17:30
Wheelchair: Accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Facilities near Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies.

Well-known points of interest nearby

14 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 6 of the 14 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral open?

Every day 07:30-17:30 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a water point at 80 m and a public toilet at 90 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.