Church Holy Mother of God-Celnica, Ohrid
| This church is built in 14th century on top of the "Front Gate" of the times of Tzar Samuil. Considering the architectural plan of two-nave construction, this church is unique in Macedonia and rarity worldwide. The fresco-paintings are completely destroyed except two compositions on the north and south walls above the arch. |
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The church Sv. Bogorodica (Holy Mother of God) - Celnica (of the Front Gate) |
In 19th century next to the west side of the church a porch is annexed together with belfry.
By the end of the 19th century Dico Zograph painted the church and in 1901 Kole Momirov painted several frescoes.
G. Angeličin - Žura
About the churches in Macedonia
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