Chiesa della Nativita
Chiesa della Nativita
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Soccca
Tolmin, Slovenia1,794 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
One of the most beautiful churches I have ever seen. And I have already seen a lot of them. The church looks nothing special from outside, but when you enter, you just remain without words. The frescoes are amazing. Outside there are also some interesting tombstones. Highly recommended!
Written 13 June 2024
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RJN612
Pottsville, PA486 contributions
May 2023
Rather nondescript from the outside but absolutely overwhelming on the inside. The interior is completely covered in beautiful frescoes. It has a very Medieval feel with rough floors and modest plain seating. It is a wonderful experience visiting.
Written 21 June 2023
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Tif01
54 contributions
Sept 2021 • Couples
This is a small church and no one will except such beautiful paintings inside. My book guide was a bit old but usually right about entrance price (+/- 1 lv). Here there was no price so the 10 lv/ adults was very surprising and honestly a bit much because there is no explanation, no restoration. Maybe it is just to pay the entrance lady.
Written 29 September 2021
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Eaton_Out
Greenville, SC634 contributions
Aug 2021
Wonderful 17th century church with frescoes. In pretty much original condition. Frescoes have been cleaned but not repaired. No photos allowed. Here with a river cruise group so it is not clear if this is open to the public in general.
Written 20 August 2021
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Rebecca GDAE
16 contributions
Sept 2019
The exterior predisposes, and I suspect some people may have opted not to enter based solely on the exterior. The inside consists of small chambers filled, as in every square inch, with beautiful frescos. One chamber has all the female saints, another the biblical stories beginning with Genesis, and another features the Wheel of Fortuna (Fortune) from Classicism applied to the life a mere mortal passing through this world. The frescos are beyond beautiful, and the spiritual feeling arising from the frescos, the intimate chambers, and the low, domed ceilings is exquisite. Our guide was a young man who was very knowledgeable. He showed us the chamber that was long and narrow and explained that centuries ago the worshippers would eat there together after the service, the wealthy and the poor together, and they would speak of their problems and hardships and those who could would help. The church was damaged in the last earthquake. Hopefully, it will not happen again. I hope the restoration can both repair and preserve the gorgeous interior. I saw many things in my recent trip to 5 Eastern European countries, but the place that I think of daily and many times a day is this church. God is there.
Written 29 September 2019
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Suwatss
Bangkok, Thailand5,663 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
This old church, while small, has one of the most well preserved, gorgeous murals in Bulgaria. Its interior is full of many murals and you will feel overwhelmed once get in. Combine this visit with the Konstantsalieva house just 2 mins walk will be a perfect visit for this Arbanasi village.
Written 2 June 2019
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ITRT
Virginia44,656 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
During our stop in Arbanassi, we has the privilege of touring the oldest churches dating to the 15th century as well as an acapella presentation of several chants sung by the monks of the church. There are three areas of the church (watch your head when entering) including the men’s section, women’s section and a gallery with a chapel dedicated to St. John the Baptist. I have never seen so many original paintings and frescoes in a church relatively small in size compared to other European churches. We had an English-speaking guide who explained what we were seeing. The men’s section is the oldest part of the church and has a mural of the “Last Judgement” and the “Nativity”. The murals in the women’s section focus on the “Life of the Virgin Mary” and “The Tree of Jesse” among others. The main focus of the gallery is on the “Wheel of Life” which includes the signs of the Zodiac.
Written 16 June 2017
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Ori A
8 contributions
Oct 2015 • Friends
arbanasi it is a turist village and nothig more. It is a complite waste of time. The place is full of groups and i came alone and they didnt let me in church at all. the people in the village itself are unplesent bordering rude, the resterunt i went in was over priced the service was bad and the food worse. I wouldnt bother going there because ther are better atraction near by.
Written 8 October 2015
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Clare I
Douglas, UK187 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
This church is beautiful! The outside of the building gives no clue to the treat waiting within. I understand that the reason for the church being so unchurchlike externally is due to the orthodox population being controlled by the Ottoman Empire. The inside of the church is covered entirely by frescoes. Please be aware that no photography is allowed inside the building but postcards can be bought from a small nearby shop. This church is definitely worth a visit!
Written 2 November 2014
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Trip-Review01
Naples, FL166 contributions
Apr 2012 • Couples
This was a very old church with paintings on many walls of the Nativity. The church was several hundred years old and was quite impressive--it was definitely a worthwhile visit.
Written 3 May 2012
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Boa tarde
Estive em agosto 2018 nesta igreja da Natividade em Arbanasi, com essas lindos afresco nas paredes. e tivemos um momento especial, porque dentro da igreja estiveram 4 monges beneditinos que nos cantaram melodiosos canticos gregorianos. Tive pena de não ter comprado um DVD com esses lindo canticos, pois os monges vendiam o DVD no final da visita.
Pergunto se alguem sabe de que ordem esses monges pertencem e qual o contacto comercial (email -web page ) para comprar o DVD de musica .
favor responder para jjtalmeida do gmail.
Joaquim
Written 19 May 2019
yes, I would like to know more about the church could have spent a whole day and still had more to see. magnificent I am an art lover
Written 1 April 2016
It is a small church. Don't need a day to cover.
Written 2 April 2016
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