Rock Church St. Panteleimon

Mihalich village, Svilengrad Destination

The rock church near Mihalich village is entirely carved into limestone. It is unique in that it is the only church in Bulgaria with a triconch plan. Conches are an architectural element characteristic of built structures. In the Mihalich church, the conches and other architectural elements create the illusion of a masonry structure carved into the rock. It most likely dates from the 10th century.