Church of the Holy Mother of God, Plovdiv

The Church of the Holy Mother of God features a three-nave pseudo-basilica design with brick construction and numerous religious artworks inside its walls.

Built in 1852, the church stands on the site of an earlier religious structure from the 9th century that was destroyed during Ottoman conflicts.

The church became central to Bulgarian Orthodox independence when Bishop Paisius conducted services in Bulgarian language, departing from Greek traditions in 1859.

Located at coordinates 42.147811, 24.750642 on Nebet Tepe hill, the church maintains regular opening hours for worship and visitor access.

The three-story domed belfry, added after 1878 by architect Josef Schnitter, commemorates the Russian liberators of Bulgaria.

Location: Plovdiv

Inception: 1852

Made from material: brick

GPS coordinates: 42.14781,24.75064

Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:49