Church of Saint Paraskeva Audio Guides

Enjoy self-guided audio tours with included attraction tickets in one app

Instant access

Open your tour from the link we send. No app required.

Explore at your pace

Start, pause, and continue whenever you like.

Online or offline

Listen in your browser or download the tour in the app.

Your free Nesebar sightseeing self-guided audio tour is waiting.
Get free audio tours, travel Spotify playlists, and other goodies in your email.
By signing up, you agree to receive promotional emails on activities and insider tips. You can unsubscribe or withdraw your consent at any time with future effect. For more information, read our Privacy statement.
Recommended to visit in Nesebar
The Heart Of Nesebar: Tour Through The Old City
The Heart Of Nesebar: Tour Through The Old Ci...

Start exploring the amazing old part of Nesebar by discovering one of the symbols of the city — the windmill built in the Bulgarian Renaissance period. This place is a starting point for the Nesebar parade, an annual event for vintage cars and motorcycle lovers. Wander among the ruins of the Western fortress wall: they are 100 meters long and about eight meters high. The uniqueness of the wall lies in its mixed masonry called opus mixtum. Discover the Byzantine bath — an outstanding architectural piece of work left by the Romans. As written records state, the Byzantine emperor himself took procedures here. Admire the Byzantine-styled church of Christ Pantocrator built in XIII-XIV centuries which is used as an art gallery today. Marvel around the ruins of the Church of Saint Sofia built to replace the destroyed temple of Apollo — find a marble table on one of the façade’s walls with the quote from the Bible: “And let my cry come to you.” Have a look at the Church of Saint Paraskeva named after a Christian great martyr who suffered death for her faith. Enjoy its fascinating façades with geometric decorations and early Christian symbols: the fish, the sun, and the crosses. Have a walk across the picturesque Saint George's Square and listen to the story of Saint George's Day, one of the most cheerful and beautiful holidays of the spring, connected to agriculture and farming. Finish your trip by visiting the amazing Amphitheatre, the venue for cultural events.

Das Herz von Nessebar: Ein Spaziergang durch die Altstadt
Das Herz von Nessebar: Ein Spaziergang durch ...

Erkunden Sie eine wunderbare Stadtteil Nessebars und eines der Wahrzeichen der Stadt – die Windmühle, die in der Zeit der bulgarischen Renaissance errichtet wurde. An diesem Ort beginnt die Nessebar Parade, der Höhepunkt eines Treffens von Liebhabern alter Autos und Motorräder. Wandeln Sie zwischen den Ruinen von der westlichen Festungsmauer: Sie ist 100 Meter lang und bis zu 8 Meter hoch. Besuchen Sie das byzantinische Bad – ein hervorragendes architektonisches Meisterstück, das von den alten Römern geschaffen wurde. Die Chroniken erzählen, dass sich sogar der byzantinische Kaiser hier entspannt haben soll. Bewundern Sie die Kirche Christus des Allmächtigen im byzantinischen Stil aus dem 13. bis 14. Jahrhundert, die heute als eine Kunstgalerie dient. Wandern Sie die Ruinen der Kirche der Heiligen Sofia umher, die an der Stelle eines zerstörten Apollotempels errichtet wurde. Werfen Sie einen Blick auf die Kirche der Heiligen Paraskewa – sie wurde nach einer christlichen Märtyrerin benannt, die für ihren Glauben in den Tod ging. Genießen Sie Fassaden, die mit geometrischen Mustern und frühchristlichen Symbolen verziert sind. Machen Sie einen Spaziergang durch den malerischen St.-Georgs-Platz und hören Sie die Geschichte des St.-Georgs-Tags an. Er gilt als einer der heitersten Feiertage und ist den Bauern und der Landwirtschaft gewidmet. Beenden Sie die Tour mit einem Besuch eines antiken Amphitheaters, das auch heute eine der wichtigsten Bühnen in Nessebar ist.

Things to do in Nesebar

Categories
Travelers Interests

About Church of Saint Paraskeva

Address

Болгария, Несебър
Open in Google Maps

Opening hours

  • Monday: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 2:30 – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 2:30 – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 2:30 – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 2:30 – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 2:30 – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 2:30 – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 2:30 – 7:00 PM
Local time

Best time to visit

Visit at 10:30 a.m. for a close look at the architecture, or in the evening to see it illuminated.

Crowd level

With 253 Google reviews and reports of quieter evenings, plan entry 2–3 days ahead in summer; around 6 p.m. is the best bet for fewer visitors.

Directions

Find the Church of Saint Paraskeva on Mesambria Street in Nesebar’s Old Town, a short walk from the peninsula entrance.

The Church of Saint Paraskeva is one of the medieval churches that give Nesebar’s Old Town its distinctive character. Generally dated to the 13th or 14th century, it reflects the town’s long history as a Black Sea center of Orthodox Christianity. Its compact form rewards a slow walk around the exterior: courses of brick and stone, blind arches, and decorative ceramic details create the richly patterned façades associated with medieval Nesebar. The church stands within the historic town, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its layers of ancient and medieval heritage. Today, visitors can appreciate both the surviving architecture and displays of Orthodox frescoes inside, making this small building a useful introduction to the art and religious life of the region.

Before you enter

  • Check current opening hours before setting out; the listed schedule includes a midday break from 2 to 2:30 p.m.
  • Allow time to walk through Nesebar’s Old Town rather than relying on vehicle access near the church.
  • Bring a light layer if you plan to stay for the evening illumination.

What to expect

  • This is a small medieval church, so a visit need not take long.
  • Look for alternating brick and stonework, blind arches, and ceramic decoration on the exterior.
  • Inside, expect a compact display related to Orthodox frescoes.

During your visit

  • Walk around the building to compare the decorative patterns on different sides.
  • Take a closer look at the fresco displays before moving on to Nesebar’s other historic churches.
  • Keep voices low inside and follow any posted photography guidance.

FAQ about Church of Saint Paraskeva

The most popular tours for Church of Saint Paraskeva are:

Church of Saint Paraskeva is located in Nesebar, surrounded by many other great sights.

These tours cover Church of Saint Paraskeva and other nearby highlights:

Explore Church of Saint Paraskeva at your own pace with these audio guides and self-guided tours:

Want to discover all there is to do in Nesebar
Click here for a full list