Church of the Holy Mother of God, Asen's Fortress

The Church of the Holy Mother of God features alternating bands of stone and brick walls, measuring 18 meters in length and 12 meters in height.

Built between the 11th and 13th centuries, this Orthodox church stands as part of a medieval fortress complex that protected important trade routes through the Rhodope Mountains.

The church displays 14th-century frescoes with Medieval Greek inscriptions, representing the artistic traditions of the Palaiologan period in Orthodox religious art.

Visitors can reach the church by following marked pathways through Asen's Fortress, with the site remaining open for religious services and tourism activities.

The rectangular tower above the narthex represents the first known integration of a bell tower into church architecture across the Balkan region.

Location: Asenovgrad

Inception: 11 century

Architectural style: Byzantine architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.98667,24.87333

Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:43