Church of St. Blasius in Veria

The Late Byzantine Church of St. Blasius in Veria was originally a single-nave, timber-roofed basilica with a semi-hexagonal apse at the east. Shortly after its construction, a portico was added to the southern side of the church. In the 16th century, significant alterations were made, including the removal of the northern and western walls and their replacement with arches, creating an enclosure that surrounded the original core.

The church boasts a rich fresco decoration from the 14th, 16th, and 18th centuries. The 1320 frescoes include representations such as the Virgin with angels, the Annunciation, and the Ascension on the eastern wall, as well as scenes from the life of St. Blasius. The 16th and 18th centuries saw the addition of new frescoes, many of which are preserved in the central nave and on the northern wall of the church.