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Dark Church (Karanlik Church) |
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| It is one of the best buildings with well preserved frescoes. The structure is a cross-in-square church, with four free-standing columns. Scenes from the Bible do not follow chronological order here, contrary to the practice in other churches. Annunciation, Journey to Bethlehem, Nativity, Baptism, Transfiguration, Rising of Lazarus, Entry into Jerusalem, Last Supper, Betrayal, Crucifixion, Women at the Empty Tomb, Anastasis and Ascension scenes are more vivid, effective and detailed than elsewhere. The church takes its name from its very dark interior- this peculiarity being the reason of well preserved frescoes dating to the middle of the 11th or early 13th centuries. The building has been under restoration in recent years. |
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