"Holy Trinity" Orthodox Church

 church, listed building / architectural heritage, 17th century construction, Bulgarian Orthodox Church

Built over an early Christian church of the 5th century, this half buried basilica consists of three naves separated by seven columns. Later additions include a large Russian-style cube on top of the entrance and a bell tower with five bells. The church has two chapels – the one honouring Saint Alexander Nevsky was sanctified in 1884 and houses a church plate exhibition, while the second is dedicated to Saints Cyril and Methodius. In the old days the church operated a church school. The iconostasis and the icons were created by an unknown artist. The church has maintained a choir since 1870, and in 1900 it became, and still is, the only state-funded church choir in the country. Some major restoration was done between 1989 and 2000, including installation of beautiful stained-glass windows. Four former metropolitans of Dorostol and Cherven lie buried in the courtyard. The church has been declared a monument of culture of national significance.

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