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Church of St George, Medieval Orthodox church in Kolusha neighborhood, Kyustendil, Bulgaria

The Church of St George measures 10 by 8.70 meters with an octagonal dome featuring eight bays and alternating rows of red and white bricks.

Built in the 10th century, the church underwent significant damage during Ottoman rule in the 19th century, with reconstruction efforts taking place from 1878 to 1880.

The interior walls display medieval frescoes with inscriptions in Medieval Greek, including depictions of saints and religious figures from different time periods.

The church functions as both a religious site and a national cultural monument, with regular opening hours for visitors interested in Orthodox architecture.

Local historians propose that Bulgarian emperor Michael Shishman found his final resting place in this church after the Battle of Velbazhd in 1330.

Location: Kyustendil

Inception: 10 century

GPS coordinates: 42.27083,22.67697

Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:49

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