Basilica of the Holy Mother of God Eleusa

Nesebar, Bulgaria

The Basilica of the Holy Mother of God Eleusa is a former monastery church situated in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Nesebar in Bulgaria.

The church, on the northern side of the peninsula, was built in the 6th century. It is recorded until the 14th century, and formed part of a monastery complex. It is presumed to have been destroyed by an earthquake.

The northern part and the central nave had sunk into the sea, but in 1920 excavations and research began here, and the church is now well-preserved and partly restored.

It has three naves, three apses and a narthex, with two smaller apses on the north and south sides. It is 28 m long and 18 m wide.

References:

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Religious sites in Bulgaria

Address

Krajbrezhna 24, Nesebar, Bulgaria

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Details

Founded: 6th century AD
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

David Ridley (11 months ago)
Nessabar is a lovely trip out. Use boat from Sunny Beach. That sounds a little expensive but worth it. 15 lev each one way. But little train was 6 lev, but u need three trains to get back.

Anita Ivanova (11 months ago)
She is beauty. She is grace! Definitely recommend visiting this place and the whole town in general. It's magical ✨️

Brian Jeong (11 months ago)
Well located and nice view with seaside.

Derek (18 months ago)
Very quaint but historically relevant place visit

Juraj Simansky (2 years ago)
Nice old city place in Nessebar you have to visit if you stay near the city

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