Church of the Holy Trinity
Holy Trinity Church
Bulgaria, Bansko
The Church of the Holy Trinity is the symbol and pride of the city. The temple complex is located in the very center of Bansko.
Visually, the church seems small, but in fact it is very spacious. This was done because at the time of the construction of the temple, at the end of the 19th century, the church could not be higher and larger than the mosque located in the city. The Turks, who ruled here at that time, were very wary of the buildings of Christian churches and temples. But the Church of the Holy Trinity in Bansko was built despite the prohibitions from the Turks. The magnificent temple, which is decorated with a tower with a bell tower, is one of the most beautiful buildings in the region. A high tower rises above the city and you can easily find the center of Bansko from it.
The Church of the Holy Trinity has thick, more than a meter wide walls. Entrances, window openings and vaults are made of stone. A beautiful altar and painting, combined with elements carved from wood, complement the interior of the church with a sense of comfort, a place where you can pray, be alone with yourself and your thoughts.
Three entrances lead to the temple, above the main one there is an image of the Holy Trinity, below it are a Christian cross and a Muslim crescent. The image of the crescent was one of the main conditions that allowed the church to be saved from destruction by the Turks.