The Church of St. George is the oldest temple in the town and depicts nearly 10 centuries of history and fine art. It dates back to the 11th – 12th century and is a striking example of medieval Bulgarian architecture. The murals were painted as soon as it was build and over the centuries, all the way to 1872 – 1882, it has been repainted 4 more times, with parts from all five artistic layers being visible even today. According to a local legend, the Bulgarian Tsar Mihail III Shishman, who died of his wounds after the battle with Serbian King Stefan III Dechanski, was buried in the church.
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