> Sightseeings in Bulgaria  > 

Episcopal Basilica - Sandanski

Author: , 529 metres From Sandanski.    , GPS coordinates: N 41.5670848    E 23.2803524
Episcopal Basilica - Sandanski, Picture
Episcopal Basilica - Sandanski, Picture 1Episcopal Basilica - Sandanski, Picture 2Episcopal Basilica - Sandanski, Picture 3

 Episcopal basilica in Sandanski was opened by Vladimir Petkov in 1989 during archaeological excavations. Beside her were found and Baptistery, buildings and courtyard. They are related to church life and rituals during the era of the early Christian era. Classical basilica is located in the center of the complex. It will impress you with its internal architecture, monumentality and beautiful frescoes and mosaics. Of river boulders with girdles brick building was built. This testifies to the so-called Opus makstum or mixed structure of the ancient Roman way of construction. The central premise of the temple consists of a main vessel and side two, which are separated by columns each other in the Roman Corinthian style. The open first antique city remains buried in the marble flooring. Today it is known as Sandanski pulpit. Kept in place the first step and lead solder for the columns of the railings. The actual management of the city and near the valley of the Struma river is rising from the building - the seat of the bishop.


Opinions and useful advice

Voted (0)    Rate

Share your opinion or advice


VIP OFERTA Na планина лятна
Add sightseeing!
VIP OFERTA Na more i planina

Destinations in Bulgaria

Albena74 hotels
Ahtopol125 hotels
Balchik114 hotels
Burgas221 hotels
Byala, Varna52 hotels
Varna346 hotels
Velika20 hotels
Golden sands131 hotels
Kavarna45 hotels
Kiten218 hotels
Kranevo54 hotels
Lozenets151 hotels
Nesebar266 hotels
Obzor111 hotels
Pomorie512 hotels
Primorsko393 hotels
Ravda201 hotels
Sarafovo66 hotels
Sveti Vlas196 hotels
Sinemorets77 hotels
Sunny Beach547 hotels
Sozopol523 hotels
Tsarevo203 hotels
Chernomorets208 hotels
All   >
close map