Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
12
Angel Divers
B4
Sleeping
13
Hotel Tony
E1
D2
D2
16
Rony Hotel
B3
C2
Eating
18
Old Nesebâr
C3
19
Pri Shopite
E2
E3
Sveta Sofia Church
(Old Metropolitan Church; ul Mitropolitska)
No visitor can help but be impressed by the
ruins of the Sveta Sofia Church. Dating back to the 5th century, this vast, three-nave ba-
silica was rebuilt in the 9th century as part of a huge complex that encompassed the bish-
op's palace. Today the ruins form the centrepiece of a busy plaza surrounded by cafes and
artists' street stalls.
CHURCH
Christ Pantokrator Church
(ul Mesembria)
Typical of the characteristic Nesebâr construction is the well-preserved
Christ Pantokrator Church, built in the mid-14th century. An unusual feature at the eastern
end is the frieze of swastikas, an ancient solar symbol. The church is now used as a com-
mercial art gallery.
CHURCH
MUSEUM
Archaeological Museum
(
www.ancient-nessebar.org
;
ul Mesembria 2; adult/child 5/3 lv; 9am-8pm Mon-Fri,
9.30am-1.30pm & 2-7pm Sat & Sun Jul & Aug)
Greek and Roman pottery, statues and
