You might search quite a while until you find the rotunda dedicated to St. George the dragon slayer at the center of София, Bulgaria. The church, which is the oldest building of the city, is fully surrounded by modern buildings which contain a hotel, the ministry of science and the seat of the Bulgarian president. It dates back to Roman times and was built in the 4th century; the frescos inside date back to between the 10th and the 14th century CE.
The church was converted into a mosque during Osman occupation. Next to it you can see the remains of ancient Roman roads. In this part of the city the modern София fades continuously into the ancient Serdica, the main city of the Roman region of Thrace. On the other side of the street you can find further remains below todays street level, including the Sveta Petka church.
Храм ротонда „Свети Георги“
Sveti Georgi, Rotonda
бул. „княз Александър Дондуков“ 2
1000 София център
София
Bulgaria
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