Basilica of the Holy Mother of God Eleusa, Nesebar

The Basilica features three naves with three apses, a narthex, and two smaller apses located on the north and south sides of the structure.

Constructed in the 6th century as part of a monastery complex, the basilica remained active until the 14th century when an earthquake caused its northern section to sink.

The dedication to Virgin Mary under the title Eleusa, meaning 'the Tender' in Byzantine Greek, reflects the religious traditions of medieval Bulgarian Orthodox Christianity.

The basilica measures 28 meters in length and 18 meters in width, with excavations and research work beginning in 1920 to uncover its remaining structures.

The northern portion and central nave of this ancient religious structure now rest beneath the waters of the Black Sea due to geological events.

Location: Nesebar

Architectural style: Byzantine architecture

GPS coordinates: 42.66111,27.73806

Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:02