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Savior and Transfiguration Church
The stone one-bath Transfiguration Church is one of the architectural landmarks of Hlukhiv.
It was built in 1765 according to the project of Hlukhiv architect Andriy Kvasov on the site of the wooden "Zahrad" church of the 17th century, which was located outside the city fortifications at that time. The Three Saints Church in Lemeshi and the Ascension Church in Korop served as a model.
During Soviet times, the Transfiguration Church was closed, but in the 1980s, restoration was carried out, and in 1989, the church was returned to believers.
On the walls of the altar, a unique painting of the 18th century was discovered - a ...
Last update
3/20/2024
Categories | Temple, Architecture |
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Date of foundation | 1765 year |
Address |
Spaska Street, 4
Hlukhiv |
Coordinates |
51.675383° N, 33.913486° E
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