Transfiguration Cathedral, Pryluky

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General information about Transfiguration Cathedral (Pryluky)

The ancient five-bathroom Transfiguration Cathedral is the main architectural landmark of Pryluky.

It was built at the beginning of the 18th century at the expense of Colonel Hnat Galagan. It was located on the territory of the Pryluky fortress, on the site of the burnt wooden Savior's Church of the middle of the 17th century.

Nearby is the massive two-story church-bell tower of Saint Nicholas. A monument to Saint Yoasaf of Belhorod, who was born in Pryluky, was erected between them.

The stone Transfiguration Cathedral was built by folk craftsmen in the restrained forms of late Baroque, typical of Cossack churches. In 1834 ...

Practical information about Transfiguration Cathedral (Pryluky)

Last update

3/15/2025

Categories	Temple, Architecture
Date of foundation	1710-1720
Address	Tarasa Shevchenko Street, 1 Pryluky
Coordinates	50.598° N, 32.3888° E Coordinates copied