Church of St Nicholas, Eastern Orthodox church building in Melnik, Bulgaria
The Church of St Nicholas features architecture with alternating rows of stones and bricks, forming a three-naved basilica measuring 15.80 by 15.50 meters.
Built around 1200 on an ancient Thracian sanctuary site, the church underwent renovations in the 13th century when it gained status as a bishopric.
The interior walls display frescoes from the 12th and 13th centuries, including rare depictions of the ordination of Apostle James the Greater.
Located on Sveti Nikola Hill south of Melnik, the partially preserved structure maintains its original entrances and three apses at the western end.
Archaeological excavations in the 2000s revealed one of Europe's oldest church bells, bearing a Medieval Greek inscription dedicated to Saint Nicholas.
Location: Melnik
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 41.52063,23.39255
Latest update: March 15, 2025 01:09
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