Andreja Damjanov
Encyclopedia
Andrey Damyanov (Papradište
, 1813–Veles
, 1878) was a Macedonian Bulgarian
architect
, and is considered as one of the most eminent Balkan master-builders. His works include more than 40 buildings, most of them churches.
, but in present-day Serbia
and Bosnia
as well. His impressive oeuvre includes more than 40 buildings, most of them churches, notably the church of St. Panteleimon in Veles
(1840), the monastery church of St. Joachim of Osogovo, near Kriva Palanka
(1845), The Holy Mother of God in the village of Novo Selo near Štip
(1850) and St. Nicholas in Kumanovo
(1851) as well as his churches in Niš
, Nova Crkva, Mostar
, and Sarajevo
(Saborna Crkva).
, Kozani
, Debar
, or Korçë
- had given birth to many an able artist in the later decades of Ottoman rule over the Balkans
. Next to Nikola Fichev he is probably the best-known master builder/architect working in the Balkans
at that period. He was the grandfather of famous Bulgarian architect and war-time officer Simeon Zografov.
from December 28, 1989 is granted Award to an architect who contributed to the order and the development of Macedonian architecture
.
Papradište
Papradište is a village in the central part of the Republic of Macedonia. It is located in Čaška Municipality....
, 1813–Veles
Veles (city)
Veles is a city in the center of the Republic of Macedonia on the Vardar river. The city of Veles is the seat of Veles Municipality.-Name:The city's name was Vylosa in Ancient Greek and before the Balkan Wars, it was a township with the name Köprülü in the Üsküp sandjak, Ottoman empire for 600...
, 1878) was a Macedonian Bulgarian
Macedonians (Bulgarians)
Macedonians or Macedonian Bulgarians , sometimes also referred to as Macedono-Bulgarians or Macedo-Bulgarians is a regional, ethnographic group of ethnic Bulgarians, inhabiting or originating from Macedonia...
architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
, and is considered as one of the most eminent Balkan master-builders. His works include more than 40 buildings, most of them churches.
Work and Legacy
As it was usual for the time, Damjanov and his team (tajfa) traveled and worked throughout the region, whereby we find his works not only in region of MacedoniaMacedonia (region)
Macedonia is a geographical and historical region of the Balkan peninsula in southeastern Europe. Its boundaries have changed considerably over time, but nowadays the region is considered to include parts of five Balkan countries: Greece, the Republic of Macedonia, Bulgaria, Albania, Serbia, as...
, but in present-day Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
and Bosnia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina , sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Bordered by Croatia to the north, west and south, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost landlocked, except for the...
as well. His impressive oeuvre includes more than 40 buildings, most of them churches, notably the church of St. Panteleimon in Veles
Veles (city)
Veles is a city in the center of the Republic of Macedonia on the Vardar river. The city of Veles is the seat of Veles Municipality.-Name:The city's name was Vylosa in Ancient Greek and before the Balkan Wars, it was a township with the name Köprülü in the Üsküp sandjak, Ottoman empire for 600...
(1840), the monastery church of St. Joachim of Osogovo, near Kriva Palanka
Kriva Palanka
Kriva Palanka is a town located in the northeastern part of the Republic of Macedonia. It has 14.558 inhabitants. The town of Kriva Palanka is the seat of Kriva Palanka Municipality which has almost 21.000 inhabitants....
(1845), The Holy Mother of God in the village of Novo Selo near Štip
Štip
Štip is the largest urban agglomeration in the eastern part of the Republic of Macedonia, serving as the economic, industrial, entertainment and educational focal point for the surrounding municipalities. As of the 2002 census, the Štip municipality alone had a population of about 47,796...
(1850) and St. Nicholas in Kumanovo
Kumanovo
Kumanovo is a city in the Republic of Macedonia and is the seat of Kumanovo Municipality which is the largest municipality in the country. Municipal institutions include a city council, mayor and other administrative bodies.-Name:...
(1851) as well as his churches in Niš
Niš
Niš is the largest city of southern Serbia and third-largest city in Serbia . According to the data from 2011, the city of Niš has a population of 177,972 inhabitants, while the city municipality has a population of 257,867. The city covers an area of about 597 km2, including the urban area,...
, Nova Crkva, Mostar
Mostar
Mostar is a city and municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the largest and one of the most important cities in the Herzegovina region and the center of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation. Mostar is situated on the Neretva river and is the fifth-largest city in the country...
, and Sarajevo
Sarajevo
Sarajevo |Bosnia]], surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of Southeastern Europe and the Balkans....
(Saborna Crkva).
Origin
He stems from a family of builders and painters (the Damjanovi-Renzovski) originating in Western Macedonia; a region which - with centers like KastoriaKastoria
Kastoria is a city in northern Greece in the periphery of West Macedonia. It is the capital of Kastoria peripheral unit. It is situated on a promontory on the western shore of Lake Orestiada, in a valley surrounded by limestone mountains...
, Kozani
Kozani
Kozani is a city in northern Greece, capital of Kozani regional unit and of West Macedonia region. It is located in the western part of Macedonia, in the northern part of the Aliakmonas river valley...
, Debar
Debar
Debar is a city in the western part of the Republic of Macedonia, near the border with Albania, on the road from Struga to Gostivar. It is the seat of Debar Municipality.-Geography:...
, or Korçë
Korçë
Korçë is a city in southeastern Albania and the capital of the Korçë District. It has a population of around 105,000 people , making it the sixth largest city in Albania...
- had given birth to many an able artist in the later decades of Ottoman rule over the Balkans
Balkans
The Balkans is a geopolitical and cultural region of southeastern Europe...
. Next to Nikola Fichev he is probably the best-known master builder/architect working in the Balkans
Balkans
The Balkans is a geopolitical and cultural region of southeastern Europe...
at that period. He was the grandfather of famous Bulgarian architect and war-time officer Simeon Zografov.
Honor
In his honor, in Republic of MacedoniaRepublic of Macedonia
Macedonia , officially the Republic of Macedonia , is a country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991...
from December 28, 1989 is granted Award to an architect who contributed to the order and the development of Macedonian architecture
Architecture of the Republic of Macedonia
Architecture of the Republic of Macedonia refers to architecture ever practised on the territory of present-day Republic of Macedonia.The several groups of people that have settled or controlled today's Republic of Macedonia have influenced the country in many ways; one of the most visible being...
.