John the Baptist Church, Kidosh

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General information about John the Baptist Church (Kidosh)

The Church of John the Baptist in the village of Kidosh is one of the oldest churches in Transcarpathia.

The Gothic church with pointed side windows was built in the 14th century on the basis of the 13th century chapel. According to legend, the monastery that existed at the temple was founded even earlier - in the 12th century.

The indistinct-looking temple belongs to the defense-type buildings. Fragments of frescoes have been preserved.

The Church of John the Baptist is an architectural monument of national importance.

Костел Іоанна Хрестителя в селі Кідьош - один із найдавніших храмів Закарпаття.

Готичний костел зі стрілчастими бічними віконцями збудований у XIV сторіччі на основі каплиці XIII сторіччя. За легендою, монастир, що існував при храмі, був заснований ще раніше - в XII сторіччі.

Невиразний на вигляд храм відноситься до споруд оборонного типу. Збереглися фрагменти фресок.

Костел Іоанна Хрестителя є пам'яткою архітектури національного значення.

Practical information about John the Baptist Church (Kidosh)

Last update

8/15/2024

Categories	Temple, Architecture
Date of foundation	XIII-XIV centuries
Address	Kidosh
Coordinates	48.222321° N, 22.696885° E Coordinates copied
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