Church of the Holy Saviour, Orthodox church in Nesebar, Bulgaria.
The Church of the Holy Saviour is a de-consecrated church in Nesebar, built in 1609 of stone and mud. It measures 11.70 m by 5.70 m and consists of a single nave with one apse; a former narrow narthex on the north side brought the total width to 9.80 m. It is the smallest church in the town and the only surviving one built under Ottoman rule.
This Orthodox church was built in 1609 by a wealthy resident of Nesebar, with a donor inscription still visible above the south entrance. The construction took place during the tenure of Metropolitan Kipriyan and reflects the community's religious life under Ottoman rule.
The interior walls feature frescoes showing Gospel scenes and depictions of saints that visitors can see today. The image of the Madonna with Child in the apse is a focal point that draws the eye when you enter.
The church stands in the old town of Nesebar, near the ruins of Roman baths from the 5th–6th centuries and an 18th-century Turkish bath with a small dome. It is de-consecrated and serves as a museum, so there are no services; check locally for opening times before visiting.
The church once held the burial monument of a Byzantine princess from the 15th century, which was later moved to the local Archaeological Museum. This royal connection reveals an unexpected chapter in the site's past that connects it to the broader Byzantine world.
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