For many years, archaeological excavations in Nessebar have been carried out here and there. Scientists and researchers are so sure that the ancient Bulgarian city still hides many treasures under a layer of earth that they are digging it tirelessly. Sometimes their efforts are crowned with success, they discover genuine treasures of the past, like the medieval Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel.

The former Orthodox church was built in the troublesome Middle Ages, in the 13th-14th centuries when the lands of Nessebar were passing from the Bulgarians to the Byzantines and back. Today, a detailed plan and a description of the church during its heyday are depicted on a tourist desk. Unfortunately, the magnificent monument of the Bulgarian sacred architecture is not preserved in its integrity. Over time, the dome and the adjacent high bell tower were lost. However, it did not prevent the church from becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Today, the medieval Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel is a structure 15 meters long and almost 7 meters wide. Its facade is adorned with numerous large arches made of multicolored stones in the traditional Byzantine style. The walls are made of red brick and stone, the skillful combination of which creates an interesting ornament. By the way, the similar external decoration can be found in other local churches built at that time.

On the way to the Church of the Holy Archangels, be sure to visit the Church of Christ Pantocrator and Church of John the Baptist. Built a century later, the Church of Christ Pantokrator is much better preserved. Besides, it houses an amazing collection of paintings. The Church of John the Baptist displays original frescoes dating back to the 14th century. There are also fragments of a portrait of an unknown person, who was probably a priest or donator of funds for the church construction.