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Saint Nicholas Church-Bell Tower
Saint Nicholas church-bell tower was built in Pryluky in 1720 next to the Transfiguration Cathedral at the expense of Pryluky colonel Hnat Galagan and his wife Olena.
The Orthodox church is made in the style of a Catholic chapel - one nave, with an altar-apse on the east side and a high gable roof. Above the faceted apse rises a high pediment with volutes, reminiscent of the pediment of the Pryluky regimental treasury.
Later, a powerful two-story bell tower was added to the church. Its first tier is in the form of a cubic volume, the second is a cylindrical tower with high arched openings where the bells are placed. The belfry is complet ...
Last update
2/7/2025
Categories | Temple, Architecture |
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Date of foundation | 1720 |
Address |
Galaganivska Street, 14
Pryluky |
Coordinates |
50.59788° N, 32.38772° E
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