The remains of the Church can be visited
CathedralPliska (Плиска)
Great Basilica of Pliska (Голяма базилика в Плиска)
The Basilica of Pliska is a significant sacred building in Bulgaria, which once served as a cathedral, archiepiscopal palace, and monastery. Located in the Shumen region, it bears witness to the early Christian architecture of the First Bulgarian Empire.
History+
Around the year 875, the Basilica of Pliska emerged as an impressive architectural complex. With a floor area of 2,920 square meters, it was considered the largest Christian cathedral in medieval Southeast Europe, outside of Constantinople. It was a central place of worship and administration in Pliska, the first capital of the First Bulgarian Empire, which existed from the 7th to the 9th century.
Location+
The Basilica of Pliska is situated in the town of Pliska, in the Kaspichan district of the Shumen region, Bulgaria. It is located at an elevation of approximately 203 m above sea level.
On site+
Visitors today can explore the ruins of the once imposing church and gain an impression of its former grandeur.
Nearby+
- Ancient City of Pliska (Ancient Buildings), approx. 1.4 km away
- Ancient Excavation Site of Madara (Ancient Buildings), approx. 13.7 km away
- Shumen Fortress (Fortress), approx. 25.0 km away
- Ovech Fortress (Fortress), approx. 35.4 km away
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