The Rila Monastery is one of the most iconic and significant cultural and historical landmarks in Bulgaria. Situated in the Rila Mountains, about 117 kilometers (73 miles) south of Sofia, the capital city, the monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of Bulgarian spirituality and heritage.
The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral located in the capital city of Sofia. It was built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is named after Alexander Nevsky, a Russian prince who is revered as a hero in both Russia and Bulgaria.