Church of St Demetrius, Patalenitsa

The Church of St Demetrius features crossed-dome stone architecture with interior frescoes from the 12th and 13th centuries near Pazardzhik Municipality.

The church dates back to between the 11th and 14th centuries, with stone plate inscriptions suggesting initial construction occurred around 1091.

The interior walls display 70 preserved fresco fragments depicting biblical scenes and saints, representing medieval Bulgarian and Byzantine artistic traditions.

Located at 370 meters above sea level, the stone structure measures 9.20 meters in length and 7.60 meters in width.

Local inhabitants buried the church underground during the Ottoman period to protect it, and it remained hidden until its rediscovery in the mid-19th century.

Location: Patalenitsa

Inception: 13 century

Elevation above the sea: 370 m

GPS coordinates: 42.12053,24.20058

Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:03