Church of St. Petka of the Saddlers is a medieval church, which is located in the capital city of Sofia, in the country of Bulgaria. The church is admired for its beautiful frescoes and was built in the 16th century and was built at the site of a famous Roman building. The building of the church is one- naved and stands in close proximity with the TZUM subway. A semi-circular vault, a crypt discovered during excavation post World War-II and the hemispherical apse are some of the attractive features of this orthodox church of Sofia.
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attractions. The Church of St. Petka of the Saddlers is one of the popular attractions in Sofia. The walls of the church are made of stone and brick and are 1 meter thick. Church of St. Petka of the Saddlers is an abode of the mural paintings bearing biblical scenes dating back to the 14th, 15th, 17th and 19th centuries.
The Church of St. Petka of the Saddlers, Sofia receives its name from the famous Saint Petka, to whom the monument is dedicated. A patron of the saddlers used to perform rituals in the church and it is since then that the church received such a name.
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