Sacred Heart of Jesus church, Catholic church in Rakovski, Bulgaria
The Sacred Heart of Jesus church features a symmetrical facade with two towers and stands near the center of Rakovski.
The construction of the Sacred Heart of Jesus church concluded in 1931, establishing a new Catholic place of worship in southern Bulgaria.
The church holds regular masses and ceremonies for the Catholic population of Rakovski, which represents the largest Catholic community in Bulgaria.
Visitors can reach the church by taking a 40-minute bus ride from Plovdiv to Rakovski and walking through the town center.
The church serves as a central religious institution in Rakovski, a town formed by merging three villages in 1966.
Location: Rakovski
Inception: 1931
GPS coordinates: 42.28889,24.96833
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:14
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