Church of the Assumption
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Assumption Church is located in Pamporovo - a mountain resort in the south of Bulgaria. It was built with funds collected as a result of the television campaign in 1992. As a result, donate money to build a new church wanted more than 1, 5 thousand. Bulgarians. The names of the most generous donors are listed on the type plate in the church building.

The temple was built in the mountains is relatively recent, and its uniqueness lies in the fact that in its design took into account all the peculiarities of mountain building.

The architectural solution of the church combines ancient traditions and modern trends. Thus, the Church of the Assumption is a cross-shaped temple of the Central Dome. On three sides are placed apse, covered arched roofs. They surround a large semi-circular windows, reaching from the floor almost to the roof. The main entrance to the building is decorated with a porch roof supported by stone columns. Above the porch stands a tower with a dome.

Inside the vault and walls of the building are decorated with murals (for example, the image of the Virgin surrounded by angels under the dome of the church). The altar is made of wood and decorated with intricate carvings. Also here there are gold-plated and wooden decorative elements.

Many of the icons that are in the church were donated by faithful Christians.

Church of the Assumption of the Virgin is open and available to all guests visiting Pamporovo.

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Church of the Assumption
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