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Church of St. Panteleimon

Gorno Nerezi, North Macedonia

See gorgeous frescoes at this modest Byzantine place of worship. 

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The exterior of the church.
The exterior of the church.
Alter frescoes
Admire stunning frescoes behind the alter. ChRx (Atlas Obscura User)
Frescos in the Church of St. Panteleimon
Frescoes adorn the interior of the church. ChRx (Atlas Obscura User)
Church ceiling
Don't forget to look up. ChRx (Atlas Obscura User)
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The Church of Saint Panteleimon in Gorno Nerezi, North Macedonia, is a small 12th-century Byzantine church located in a monastery complex. The church and monastery are dedicated to St. Panteleimon, the patron saint of physicians.

The church was constructed in 1164 as a foundation of Alexios Angelos, a son of Constantine Angelos. Although most of the structure’s original walls crumbled over the centuries, artists restored many of the beautifully colored frescoes, which can still be admired today.

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The church is free to visit and open to the public.

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