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Armenian Orthodox Church of St. Hach

Armenian Orthodox Church of St. Hach

The Armenian Apostolic and Orthodox Church of Surp Hach (meaning "Holy Cross") was built in 1853 on the site of the wooden Armenian chapel of Surp Stepanos, which had existed since 1673. The building is a single-nave, single-space structure and bears the principal characteristics of Armenian ecclesiastical architecture. Over the years the church has undergone numerous alterations. Today, the building is distinguished by its substantial narthex and bell tower, while the façade is clad in stone sl

Basilica of Our Lady of Eleusis

Basilica of Our Lady of Eleusis

The Basilica of the Holy Mother of God Eleusa (from the Greek for "Tenderness") is located on the northern shore of the peninsula. Its construction dates back to the 5th century, with brick stamps indicating the era of Emperor Justinian (527–565). It is believed to be the oldest church in Nesebar. The Monastery of the Holy Mother of God Eleusa in Nesebar is mentioned in charters issued by Tsar Ivan Alexander (14th century). It was likely here that the icon of the Holy Mother of God Eleusa was k

Church "Saints Cyril and Methodius"

Church "Saints Cyril and Methodius"

Located in the center of the town on the completely renovated square of the same name. Originally, a temporary wooden building stood on this site from the time when the settlement was called Kyupriya. The current solid stone building was erected in 1930. The inner walls of the temple are decorated with beautiful frescoes. The church is bright, cozy, and well-maintained. The interior features beautiful iconography, with precisely painted and restored frescoes on the walls. Visitors often note t

Church of Christ Pantocrator

Church of Christ Pantocrator

The Church of Christ Pantocrator (Christ the Almighty) was built during the 13th–14th centuries and is one of the most remarkable and best-preserved medieval churches in Nessebar—a prime example of the picturesque style in ecclesiastical architecture. A band of tall, double-recessed arches runs along the entire length of the facade, while above them, a distinctive decorative pattern of small ceramic bowls and quatrefoils winds in three rows. Above the apses on the eastern facade, a brick-laid f

Church of Saint Great Martyr Zosimas

Church of Saint Great Martyr Zosimas

The Church of Saint Martyr Zosim in Sozopol is a charming, single-nave stone church built in 1857 during the Crimean War, erected over the ruins of a medieval temple. It is dedicated to St. Zosim of Sozopolis, a 3rd-century Roman legionary martyred for his Christian faith, who is revered as the patron saint and heavenly protector of Sozopol.

Church of Saint Paraskeva

Church of Saint Paraskeva

The Church of St. Paraskeva (13th–14th century) is a single-nave structure with a narthex, built of hewn stone and brick arranged in alternating bands. A row of blind arches runs along the northern and southern facades; their tympana catch the eye with rich ornamentation. The motifs—herringbone, sun, zigzag, checkerboard, and others—are executed in stone and brick, while the wall above is adorned with decorative bands of glazed four-lobed and circular bowls embedded directly into the masonry.

Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius

Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius

The Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Sozopol is one of the most significant cultural and historical sites in the town, also known among locals as the "Refugee Church." Today, it functions as a summer cathedral and is located at the entrance to the Old Town, right on Khan Krum Square. The church achieved worldwide fame when the incredible archaeological discoveries—the relics of St. John the Baptist, unearthed in 2010 on the nearby St. Ivan Island—were transferred and displayed here for ve

Church of St. John Aliturgetos

Church of St. John Aliturgetos

The Church of St. John Aliturgetos ("The Unconsecrated") was built in the 14th century and represents the pinnacle of medieval religious architecture in the region. Although damaged by the 1913 earthquake, it continues to impress with its architectural magnificence. The church is of the cross-in-square type, featuring a square naos and a spacious narthex. In the center of the naos, four columns support a tall, narrow dome. The facades, however, are a true spectacle—each designed in a unique wa

Church of St. John the Baptist

Church of St. John the Baptist

The Church of St. John the Baptist was built in the 10th century using rough-hewn stone. It is a typical example of the architectural transition from the shortened basilica to the cross-in-square church. A cylindrical drum topped by a hemispherical dome rises above the central inscribed cross, while the eastern end of the church terminates in three semicircular apses. The western, northern, and southern facades are each accented by a tall blind arch, and decorative brickwork can be seen around t

Church of St. Sophia (The Old Metropolis)

Church of St. Sophia (The Old Metropolis)

The Church of Saint Sophia, known as the "Old Metropolis," is situated at the site believed to have been the city's ancient center. A three-aisled basilica measuring 25.50 meters in length, it features a single semicircular apse—three-sided on the exterior—as well as a narthex and an atrium. The side aisles are separated from the central nave by rectangular stone piers connected by brick arches, above which rises a second tier of arches. Three arched windows stand out on the eastern wall above

Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos (Vasiliko neighborhood)

Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos (Vasiliko neighborhood)

This is the oldest and most iconic church in Tsarevo, which has become a true symbol of the town.Location: It sits isolated on the rocky Castro Peninsula in the old Vasiliko district, offering an incredible panoramic view of the sea. It was originally built around 1810–1831, but its current stone architectural appearance dates back to 1895, after surviving a major fire. It is also known as the "Pirate Church" due to specific unique symbols on the cross above the entrance. Unique baptisms are p

Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel

Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel

The Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel (13th century) is a single-nave, cross-domed structure with a narthex. It was once topped by a broad dome, while a square tower rose above the narthex; a stone staircase—still concealed within the church's western wall today—led up to it. Access to the church is provided by three entrances: one in the northern wall leading to the nave, and two leading to the narthex. At the eastern end, the building terminates in three small, polygonal apses

Church of the Holy Savior

Church of the Holy Savior

The church was built in 1609, funded by a wealthy citizen of Nesebar during the tenure of Metropolitan Kiprian—a fact visitors can discover for themselves from the donor inscription above the southern entrance. The interior is entirely covered with frescoes created by an unknown master in the early 17th century. Scenes from the lives of Christ and the Virgin Mary are depicted on the walls, while the remarkable composition "The Virgin—Wider than the Heavens" (featuring the Christ Child) stands o

Church of the Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord

Church of the Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord

The oldest active Orthodox church on the Southern Black Sea Coast and the oldest building in Pomorie. Built in 1763–1764 over the foundations of a smaller Christian church dating back to the 9th century. It miraculously survived the devastating town fire of 1906. Constructed entirely of stone and wooden beams. It is unique in the Christian world as it does not have an altar facing east. Beneath the icon of the Savior lies a small holy spring (ayazmo), referred to by believers as the "Tears of Ch

Church of the Holy Virgin

Church of the Holy Virgin

The Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos is the only active church in Old Nessebar; it was built in 1873. It is the largest and best-preserved three-nave basilica in the town, featuring a dome and late-period iconography.

Church Saints Cyril and Methodius

Church Saints Cyril and Methodius

The Cathedral Church of Sts. Cyril and Methodius is one of the symbols of Burgas and one of the most beautiful churches in the country. The cathedral is situated in the city centre, on Sts. Cyril and Methodius Square. It bears the name of the holy brothers, creators of the Slavic alphabet and spreaders of Christianity among Slavic-speaking peoples. It was built between 1897 and 1907 to plans drawn up by Italian architect Ricardo Toscani. The church is of the three-nave basilica type. The interio

Evangelical Pentecostal Church

Evangelical Pentecostal Church

Evangelical Pentecostal Church – Burgas was founded in 1920 by the Ukrainian missionary Dionysius Zaplishny /link/. The first Pentecostal church in Bulgaria was born in the Black Sea city, where Christ's teaching of salvation through the Bible was boldly preached. The community of believers grew rapidly and the church moved from a private home to a rented hall located next to the district court building in the city. In the process of serving, a number of Christ followers from the church receive

Holy Mother of God

Holy Mother of God

The Church of the Holy Mother of God is one of the few monuments of Christian architecture dating back to the beginning of the Turkish rule in the Bulgarian lands. Historical documents testify to its existence in 1482. The church is interesting not only as an architectural solution. The most remarkable features of its interior are the magnificent wood carvings on the ambo, the bishop's throne, and the altar iconostasis, which separates the altar from the nave of the church. It expresses the har

Saint Bogorditsa Church

Saint Bogorditsa Church

"ST. BOGORODITSA", built in the period 1840 - 1860, is the oldest church in Burgas. The service in Greek continued until 1906, when the church was renamed from "Assumption of the Most Holy Theotokos" to "Transfiguration of the Lord". The church building is a three-aisled basilica with 12 monolithic marble columns supporting the roof structure and the extensive balconies. The church houses icons painted by monks in Mount Athos on the Athos peninsula. In 1927-28, the two towers of the church wer

Saint Theodore Church

Saint Theodore Church

It is a small single-nave church with a narthex and a single apse. It measures 8.70 m in length and 4.15 m in width. The facades are articulated with blind arches made of dressed stone and brick. The spaces beneath the arches are filled with checkerboard or zigzag patterns formed by small stone blocks and bricks.

St. Ivan Rilski Church

St. Ivan Rilski Church

The construction of the church began with the expansion of the city of Burgas. The main donor for the construction of the church was the Burgas benefactor Alexander Georgiev Kodzhakafaliyata, who provided his lands in the area of today's "Bratya Miladinovi" complex for the use of poor and landless residents of the city. The committee for the construction of the church received large financial contributions from the Union of Reserve Non-Commissioned Officers, as well as from other Burgas church

St. Stephen's Church

St. Stephen's Church

The Church of Saint Stephen, also known as the "New Metropolis," was built between the 11th and 13th centuries. It was extended westward in the 16th century, and the narthex was added in the 18th century. In terms of layout, the church is a three-nave basilica; the central nave rises above the side aisles and is crowned at both the eastern and western ends by oval pediments. It is constructed of stone blocks and brick, incorporating numerous reused architectural elements—such as cornices, capit

The Church of Saint Great Martyr George

The Church of Saint Great Martyr George

The Church of Saint Great Martyr George is the largest Orthodox temple in Sozopol, located in the heart of the Old Town. Built in 1828, it stands on the foundations of an early Christian basilica from the 4th–5th centuries and a medieval monastery that once served as an episcopal seat.Architecturally, it is a three-nave pseudo-basilic temple built of hewn stone, featuring a beautiful dome and a bell tower added in later years. The church is famous for housing invaluable Christian relics, includi

The Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord

The Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord

The Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord is the oldest active Orthodox church along the southern Bulgarian Black Sea coast and the oldest building in Pomorie. It was built on the site of a smaller 9th-century church. Completed in 1765, it was consecrated by the Metropolitan of Anchialos, Ananias (1759–1775). The building has a gable roof, a wooden ceiling, and a floor paved with large, square stone slabs. An apse on the eastern wall is missing from the church's current layout.The iconosta