Monument

Surp Hach Armenian Church & Armenian Genocide Memorial

One of the city's oldest working churches and a place of remembrance for the Armenian community.

The Armenian Apostolic Church "Holy Cross" (in Armenian: Surp Hach) is one of the oldest and most historically significant Christian churches in Burgas. Built in 1853, it has the status of an architectural cultural monument and is located in the very heart of the city.

The Surp Hach Armenian Church in Burgas

Photo: Vadim Zhivotovsky / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 3.0

The church is a long-standing spiritual and cultural centre of the local Armenian community. The building stands out for its distinctive Armenian architecture, a beautiful bell tower and an uncluttered interior. A visit to the "Holy Cross" church enriches any tour itinerary, offering a valuable glimpse into the multi-ethnic history of Burgas and a chance to experience one of the oldest surviving buildings in the city.

The bell tower of the Surp Hach Church

Photo: Vammpi / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0

Commemorative plaque on the Surp Hach Church

Photo: Spiritia / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

View of the Surp Hach churchyard

Photo: Spiritia / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

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