St. Nedelya Church, Eastern Orthodox church in Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Description
St. Nedelya is an Orthodox church in Plovdiv with three naves separated by wooden columns. The interior features a central semi-cylindrical vault, while side walls have flat wooden ceilings decorated with carved details.
History
The church was built in 1832 under architect Petko Boz, replacing an earlier structure from the 17th century. It marked an important moment when it hosted its first Bulgarian-language liturgy in 1893.
Culture
The church displays icons created by Dimitar Hristov Zograph and his son Zafir that define the interior's character. These works reflect the artistic traditions of Bulgarian Orthodox faith.
Practical
The church sits in central Plovdiv and is easily reached on foot, with a garden and adjacent buildings forming a religious complex. Visitors should wear respectful clothing and be mindful of this being an active place of worship.
Did you know?
The church interior contains two distinctive mural panels beneath the western balcony that show St. George and St. Dimitar as mounted warriors. These rare depictions reveal an artistic choice that stands out in this sacred space.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Plovdiv).
Nebet Tepe
299 m
Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic Museum
165 m
Balabanov house
263 m
Hisar Kapia
135 m
Hindliyan house
305 m
Church of St Constantine and Helena
169 m
Plovdiv Regional Historical Museum
132 m
Philippolis Fortress
149 m
Lamartine House
305 m
St. Dimitar Church, Plovdiv
326 m
Art Gallery, Plovdiv
267 m
Klianti House
303 m
Yellow school in Plovdiv
337 m
Zlatyu Boyadzhiev Exposition
193 m
Surp Kevork Church
308 m
Dervish Monastery, Plovdiv
211 m
Georgi Bojilov House-Museum
231 m
Georgiadi House, Plovdiv
133 m
Къща на Стоян Чомаков
177 m
Encho Pironkov Gallery
327 m
Къща на Михаил Владо
231 m
Georgi Danchov-Zografina House, Plovdiv
145 m
Georgi Pavliti House, Plovdiv
69 m
Veren Stambolyan House, Plovdiv
161 m
Hadzhi Vlasaki Chohadzhiyata House, Plovdiv
291 m
Artin Gidikov House, Plovdiv
357 m
House of Kirkor Meserbovich
348 m
House of Kostadin Kaftandzhiyata
241 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes