Sights in Bulgaria

The Boyana Church (Boyanska tsarkva) is a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church situated on the outskirts of Sofia in the quarter of Boyana. It is built in the late X-th or early XI-th century. The church is famous with its frescoes from 1259. They form a second layer over the paintings from earlier...

Church "St. Joachim and Anna" in village of Smolichano is located at the end of the village, near the road coming from the village of Vaksevo. It was built on the foundations of a medieval church in 1888The frescoes in the church "St. Joachim and Anna" are the work of painter ...

The church St. Nikola-Old (aka Borunska church) is one of the main sights of town of Lom. It was constructed in XIII century during the reign of the Bulgarian king Mihail-Asen (1246-1257). In its "life" the church was destroyed several times but every time was restored again by local...

The Medieval rock church St. Petka is situated in the locality Barintsi of town of Trun. The church is filled with mystery. According to the legend, St. Petka lived in the cave above the town of Tran after fierce persecution for her Christian fate. Later the cave was turned into a chapel and the...

The church St Nikola is located at the center of Dryanovo. It was built in 1851 from the great Bulgarian builder master Kolyu Ficheto and has elements typical for his style. The church wall-paintings dates from 1926, and three of the icons were made by Stanislav Dospevski, one of the most notable...

Church St Sofia (Sveta Sofia) in city of Sofia is a basilica built in 4th-6th century during the reign of Justinian. It has survived intact with 1600- year-old mosaic details and towards the end of the C14 gave the city its name. Beside the wall of the church is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier....

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The Church "Martyr Dimitar Mirotochiviy Thessaloniki Miracle Worker" in Gabrovo is located in the quarter of Etara. In 2007-2009 the church was completely renovated and refurbished. Some of the icons are restored by Assoc. Miglena Prashkova (Head of Department "Liturgical Arts" in Orthodox Theology ...

The Temple St. Prophet Elijah in village of Gradevo dates from 1849. The building is made from stone and is a pseudo-basilica with narthex and balcony above it. Over southern and western arch there are carved dragons.The church has a rich interior, created in different periods and made following the...

The Assumption of Holy Mary Temple in town of Petrich is the first Christian temple in the town. It was constructed in 1857, according to a sultan’s royal. The church was built by the best masters from Debar and Petrich and with voluntary labor of the entire population. Stone construction was c...