The Bishop's Basilica Of Philippopolis

About

The Bishop’s Basilica of Philippopolis is the largest 4th–6th century basilica in Bulgaria and one of the largest on the Balkans. The roman mosaic heritage of the Bishop’s Basilica is situated in around 2000 m2 and stuns with its richness and magnificence. It is a genuine masterpiece of Late Antiquity art which continues to inspire the generations of today. The Basilica is part of the serial property The Bishop’s Basilica and the Late Antique Mosaics of Philippopolis, Roman Province of Thrace (on the Tentative List of the Republic of Bulgaria for UNESCO since 2018) which consists of The Bishop’s Basilica of Philippopolis, the Small Basilica and the Late Antique Irene Building. They were built and functioned during the 4th–6th centuries and showcase the peculiar mosaic heritage of Philippopolis. After centuries of oblivion, the site of the former Bishop's Basilica teems with life again as a modern center dedicated to researching, restoring, and sharing the history of the site. Now

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes