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These churches are built in the Byzantine “pictorial” style, with ornate facades. Alternating brick and stone layers mixed with green ceramic and turquoise inlays produces an exceptionally attractive exterior. There are blind arches decorated with sun and herringbone designs. Nessebar also boasts some 100 homes from the National Revival era.

Photo essay: Bulgaria's intriguing religious paradox

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