Take a tour of Varna Assumption Cathedral in Varna, Bulgaria – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
An outstanding landmark in Varna, Bulgaria is the striking Assumption Cathedral found in the cultural heart of the city.
Construction for this cathedral began in the late 19th century; the funds for which were raised primarily by citizens.
The Cathedral was originally erected as a response to the area's growing number of Eastern Orthodox Christians.
The gorgeous belfry was not built to its present form until over fifty years after the initial construction of the cathedral had ended.
Patrons and clergy of the Assumption continued to adorn the interior throughout the 20th century.
Today, Assumption stands as the embodiment of the dedication demonstrated by its loyal patrons.
