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Attractions Halytsivka
Nativity of Holy Virgin Church
The wooden church of the Nativity of the Holy Virgin in Halytsivka is considered the oldest monument of wooden architecture in the Bukovyna Carpathians.
It was built by folk craftsmen in 1630 without a single nail. The church has a disproportionately oblong nave, a faceted altar part and an octagonal nave above which rises an octagonal pyramidal top. The pitched roof with a high overhang and the dome of the church are covered with aluminum sheet, the walls are horizontally lined with wood.
No less interesting is the bell tower, which was built in the 18th century. It clearly stands out among the majority of Bukovyna bell towers due to its octagonal shape and its unusual silhouette, which is more reminiscent of a watchtower or even a space rocket.
Last update
4/2/2024
Categories | Temple, Architecture |
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Date of foundation | 1630 |
Address |
Luhova Street, 83
Halytsivka |
Coordinates | 47.8661235° N, 25.2063543° E Coordinates copied |
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