St. Konstantin & Elena Church

beautiful church that is hidden from the public within the walls. But inside, it's an amazing orthodox church with ornate and gold decor. You should not miss this.

*⛪ St. St. Konstantin and Elena Church – Sacred, Historic, and Peaceful* One of the oldest and most beautiful churches in Plovdiv, full of history and spiritual depth. The frescoes and icons inside are stunning, and the atmosphere is calm and inviting. Tucked away in the Old Town, it offers a quiet place for reflection and admiration of Orthodox art and tradition. Very well preserved and clearly loved by the community. A must-see for anyone interested in history, faith, or beauty. *Rating:* ⛪⛪⛪⛪⛪

Another impressive church from the Byzantine era. It's a pity the icon of Konstantinos and Eleni was sent for restoration.

Introduced to this via the walking tour and loved it so much at first sight that I decided to come back after the tour. A brief history of the church. It is the active oldest churches in Plovdiv, this church is named after Emperor Constantine and his mother Elena. The current version was built in 1832. Laying behind the old walls is a wonderful cozy church. The small scale is partly to the influence of the Ottoman Empire, which prioritized Islam as the main religion. Despite its small size, I felt really peaceful and happy while sitting outside the church on the benches provided. The background conversations, birds chirping and the wind blowing made the whole sitting an enjoyable one. The wall fresco paintings was simple and delightfully soothing. The interior was beautifully decorated and there is apparently regular maintenance as I saw someone doing some sort of repair works on the interior. This place is worth a visit to just sit and enjoy the peace. Also, take note that the interior does not allow taking pictures.

One of the most beautiful churches in Old town Plovdiv, located high with an amazing view. Introduced to this via the walking tour and loved it so much at first sight that I decided to come back after the tour. A brief history of the church. It is the active oldest churches in Plovdiv, this church is named after Emperor Constantine and his mother Elena. The current version was built in 1832. Laying behind the old walls is a wonderful cozy church. The small scale is partly to the influence of the Ottoman Empire, which prioritized Islam as the main religion. Despite its small size, I felt really peaceful and happy while sitting outside the church on the benches provided. The background conversations, birds chirping and the wind blowing made the whole sitting an enjoyable one. This place is worth a visit to just sit and enjoy the peace. Also, take note that the interior does not allow taking pictures.

A very different architecture of the church as it was built during Ottoman period. It looks like a house with a flat roof but is beautiful orthodox church from inside.

If there's a church in the old town of Plovdiv that has location, beauty and charm to spare, the St. Konstantin and Elena Church must be it. As in many other things in this part of town, the architecture is a typical mix of east and west. The icons are memorable and the garden, hiding behind high walls, is a delight.

One of the oldest churches of the city, built originally in 337 at the sight of an ancient pagan temple in the acropolis of one of the fortified hills. The actual building is from 1832 since it was destroyed and rebuilt several times. It is a charming spot in the old town of Plovdiv to visit.