Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel

Nesebar, Bulgaria

The Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel in Nesebar, Bulgaria, is a partially preserved medieval Eastern Orthodox church, built in the 13th or 14th century. As part of the Ancient Nesebar UNESCO World Heritage Site, it stands in the old town and has been under state protection since 1927. The church, with a cross-in-square plan, features three apses and a large narthex. Despite partial preservation, it remains culturally significant, boasting opulent external decoration characteristic of Nesebar's medieval religious architecture. The architectural style, opus mixtum, incorporates alternating rows of brickwork and stones in a chequered pattern.

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Religious sites in Bulgaria

Address

Aheloj 7, Nesebar, Bulgaria

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Bulgaria

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

華少 (2 years ago)
Don't let yourself miss it when you pass by

Leon M (2 years ago)
Old derelict church of an interesting design in the old province.

Bugs Bunny (8 years ago)
Nice looking old church. Reminded me of some video game.

Stephen Richard Boyle (8 years ago)
So different to other churches I have seen. It was a weird style and very interesting design. Worth a visit if you in Old Nessebar. Gardens are well maintained as well.

Eduard Costin Avrigeanu (9 years ago)
Nice place, must see if you are around. Too bad it's not better known. I ran into it by mistake. The church is locked up, you can't go inside, but even so it is hard not to like it

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