It is located in the city center, near the Theater Square and near the Tsar Osvoboditel Museum House. It is a valuable monument of Christian architecture, being built on the site of a 13th century chapel, built by traders from Dubrovnik. In 1834 a new place of worship was built, in the form of a basilica with three naves. Important moments from the struggle for church and national independence are linked to its name. The iconostasis and archery throne, as well as icons of the painter Demetrius  Zograf are preserved. It has the largest collection of icons, 68 pieces, belonging to the Samokov School of Painting.