Church

The beautiful church of Christ Pantokrator stands right in the centre of the main square of Nessebar. [btn "Show top hotels in Nessebar" https://booking.com/city/bg/nesebur.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nesebar-pantokrator] The former Orthodox church, now an occasional art gallery, is known for its lavishly decorated exterior, which is in keeping with traditional Byzantine architecture. The history of the church dates back to the reign of…

Church

The largest and newest church in Nessebar is the beautiful Church of the Assumption. The church was built in 1873 and is the main active sanctuary in the town, where services are held regularly. Tourists can enter the church for free at any time outside of service times. However, photography is not allowed inside.

Archaeological site

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. [btn "View the top hotels in Nessebar" https://booking.com/city/bg/nesebur.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nesebar-pantokrator] [imageFill 167672…

Archaeological site, Church

The Church of St. Sophia is one of the most important monuments in Bulgaria and is, of course, part of the UNESCO list. Its relatively well-preserved ruins are located right in the centre of Nessebar and can be accessed at any time for free. [btn "View the top hotels in Nessebar" https://booking.com/city/bg/nesebur.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nesebar-sofia] History and Destruction The Church of St. Sophia stood in the centre of ancient…

Church

At first glance, this inconspicuous building near the ruins of St. Sophia's Church crouches in the shade of pine trees. [btn "View the top hotels in Nessebar" https://booking.com/city/bg/nesebur.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nesebar-paraskeva] However, the Church of St. Paraskevi is one of the best preserved historical buildings in Nessebar. It was probably built at the turn of the 13th and 14th century. The building is relatively small and…

Church

The small church dedicated to John the Baptist is also one of the most important monuments in Nessebar. This church has a very unusual architecture compared to other religious buildings in the town. It is built on the plan of a cross and its facade is made of rough unworked stone. The Church of John the Baptist is one of the oldest preserved buildings and dates back to the 11th century.

Fortification

Nessebar is a well-preserved historical town, among other things, because it lies in a place that was very easily defended. The town is situated on a peninsula connected to the mainland only by a very narrow neck. Moreover, the peninsula is not flat, so it was well defended against possible attacks from the sea. [btn "View the top hotels in Nessebar" https://booking.com/city/bg/nesebur.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nesebar-hradby] The…