Church of St Stephen, Nesebar

The building consists of a three-nave basilica with dimensions 12.1 x 9.5 m, and served as the cathedral church of the metropolitan center in the province of Nessebar.

The eastern and the western façades are crowned with pediments in the form of trefoil arches.

A colourful effect is achieved by the mixed masonry of stone and bricks, without keeping to any fixed pattern.

The decoration of the façade is the reason for defining this church as an example of the ornamental architectural style.

[citation needed] The interior of the church is richly adorned with hundreds of murals by three artists, depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary, biblical miracles, and Judgement Day.