Church of the Holy Saviour, Nesebar, Bulgaria

The Church of the Holy Saviour or Sveti Spas in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Nesebar, Bulgaria, is a 17th-century church building, 11.70 m long and 5.70 m wide, consisting of a single nave and apse.

Although small, it is notable for its early 17th century wall paintings representing scenes from the Life of Christ and the Holy Virgin, with a painting of the Virgin Platytera in the apse.

The tombstone of the Byzantine princess Mataissa Cantacuzina, formerly here, is now in the Nesebar Archaeological Museum. The church itself is de-consecrated and is also used as a museum.

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jeremy kalous (2 years ago)
Another lovely little church in the old town. Some interesting frescos

Ognian Dimitrov (5 years ago)
An interesting small church from the 17th century, in which all the frescoes by an unknown master are preserved. Unfortunately, it was closed during my visit

Alexandru Unguru (6 years ago)
Try to take your time. Smile at the old grumpy lady that guards the place. Remember her life is not one of bliss and so you will find a smile in your soul and maybe make her smile too.

Ivan Sakharov (7 years ago)
"No higher than Turkish administration building of the time..."

Kyle Gregory (7 years ago)
Worst church of them all. The lady working there is very rude.

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