boyana church
states: [bulgaria]
category: cultural
year: 1979
location: Boyana district, Sofia
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 42.6500000000, 23.2666666700
visited: 2010
Boyana Church, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Bulgaria, is a medieval treasure renowned for its exceptional 13th-century frescoes. This small, unassuming church houses remarkably preserved murals that showcase a pivotal shift toward realism in European art, blending Byzantine influences with local creativity. Recognized for its historical and artistic significance, it offers a rare glimpse into the cultural and religious life of the Middle Ages in the region.
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