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Holy Assumption Nyzkynychi Monastery
The Assumption Nyzkynychi Monastery was founded in 1643 by the famous statesman of the 17th century, the Ukrainian nobleman Adam Kysil, the last Orthodox senator of the Commonwealth of Nations, who later became the Kyiv voivode.
To create the monastery, Kysil allocated his own ancestral castle in Nyzkynychi with defensive ramparts. For ten years, he allocated significant funds to complete the construction.
The five-domed Assumption Church in the Renaissance style is an outstanding example of Ukrainian architecture of the 17th century. It is surrounded by a low stone fence, which includes a wooden two-story bell tower, which is the main entrance. Many representatives of the Kysil family are buried in the church, including the founder himself, who until the end of his life rem ...
Last update
3/26/2025
Categories | Temple, Architecture |
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Date of foundation | 1643 |
Address |
Peremohy Avenue
Nyzkynychi |
Coordinates |
50.7273° N, 24.1901° E
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Phone | +380 3344 36 481, |
Official site |
http://www.monastyr.com.ua/ |
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