St. Mary of Blachernae Church
Byzantine church with Onufri-school frescoes
Berat Castle, Berat County
Southern HighlandsBerat
About
St. Mary of Blachernae is a Byzantine-era Orthodox church in the castle quarter of Berat, dating mainly from the 13th century. Its interior is covered with 16th-century frescoes, most painted by Nicholas, the son of the renowned icon master Onufri. It is one of the highlights of UNESCO-listed Berat.
Practical info
- Best Season
- April – October
- Typical visit
- 1–2.5 hours
- Outdoor
Did You Know?
Named after a famous church near Constantinople's Palace of Blachernae, this 13th-century Byzantine church in Berat Castle was decorated in 1578 with frescoes by Nikolla Onufri, son of the renowned icon painter Onufri.