The early Byzantine Church of St. Sophia was built in the 6th century on the place of an ancient Roman theatre and several earli

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The early Byzantine Church of St. Sophia was built in the 6th century on the place of an ancient Roman theatre and several earlier churches. In the 14th century, the church gave its name to the city, previously known as Sredets.

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Location: Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe
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