Church of Saint Paraskevi, Nessebar

The Church of Saint Paraskevi is a medieval Orthodox church in the old town of Nessebar.

About this building

St. Paraskevi's is a single-nave church with an exterior decorated with stone carvings. It is one of the many historic churches in Nessebar, the only Bulgarian city on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It currently functions as an art gallery.

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Monuments
  • Interior features

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