Church of Saints Constantine and Helena in Veliko Tarnovo, Eastern Orthodox church in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria.
The Church of Saints Constantine and Helena is an Eastern Orthodox religious building in Veliko Tarnovo with thick stone walls and arched entrances. Religious frescoes and wall paintings decorate the interior throughout, adorning both the surfaces and ceiling spaces.
Construction of this church began in 1872 under the direction of Bulgarian architect Kolyu Ficheto. This period marked important movements for national revival and independence.
This church bears the names of two venerated Christian saints and serves the local community as a gathering place for regular worship. It remains a living religious center where people come together to practice and maintain traditional Orthodox customs.
The church is centrally located in Veliko Tarnovo and easy to reach on foot. It remains open for religious ceremonies and welcomes visitors interested in exploring Bulgarian religious architecture.
This church contains the burial site of the Fichev family, creating a personal connection between the architect and his creation. The architect who designed and oversaw its construction is himself buried within these walls.
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