ChurchBerat

St. Mary of Blachernae Church (Kisha e Shen Meri Vllahernës)

St. Mary of Blachernae Church (Kisha e Shen Meri Vllahernës)

The church can be visited

The St. Mary of Blachernae Church, also known as Kisha e Shen Meri Vllahernës, is a sacred building dating back to the 13th century. It is located in the city of Berat, Albania.

The origins of the St. Mary of Blachernae Church trace back to the 13th century, when the current structure was built. It is believed that a monastery might have existed on this site as early as the 5th or 6th century.

The church is situated in Berat, a city within the Berat district and region in Albania, at an elevation of approximately 193 meters above sea level.

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