Round Church, Preslav, Medieval Orthodox church ruin in Veliki Preslav, Bulgaria
The Round Church features a circular main structure with a rectangular narthex, surrounding colonnade courtyard, and remnants of ceramic tiles decorating the walls.
Built in 907 during the reign of Prince Simeon, this religious edifice served as a central place of worship in the First Bulgarian Empire's capital.
Archaeological excavations revealed graffiti drawings, Greek saints' names, and inscriptions in both Glagolitic and Cyrillic scripts on the stone walls.
The church ruins belong to the National Museum of Architecture in Veliki Preslav, which maintains regular opening hours and provides guided tours for visitors.
The interior walls once displayed a combination of marble carvings, painted ceramic tiles, and mosaic patterns reflecting Byzantine architectural influences.
Location: Veliki Preslav
Inception: 10 century
Architectural style: Byzantine architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.14230,26.81295
Latest update: May 12, 2025 20:31
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