Basilica of the Holy Mother of God Eleusa

Basilica of the Holy Mother of God Eleusa

The archaeological site, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nessebar, reveals the ruins of the temple of the Holy Mother of God Eleusa.

The monument can be found on the northern coast of Nessebar and can be viewed from the adjacent street or from the old windmill that stands nearby.

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Church destroyed by earthquake

The basilica was built in the 6th century and was one of the largest in Nessebar at the time.

It included an orthodox monastery.

According to records, the church was destroyed during an earthquake probably in the 14th century.

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