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St. Sergius and St. Bacchus Church (Himara)

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St. Sergius and St. Bacchus Church (Himara)

St. Sergius and St. Bacchus Church is a ruined church located in Himara Castle, Vlorë County, Albania. It was built between the end of the 10th century and the beginning of the 11th century AD, during the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Basil II. The church was restored and expanded in the 16th century AD.

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Country: Albania

District: Vlorë County

Category: Churches and Monasteries

Site History: 10th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Byzantine

Later Cultures: Christian

Site Features: Christian Monuments

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Elevation: 182 m

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