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Kemelishki. The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary.

Church

Church

Belarus, Grodno region, Ostrovetsky district, Kemelishki agro-town

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09.12.2024

Description

The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary is a monument of wooden architecture, built in 1900. According to other sources, the date of construction is 1781. In its architecture, it has features of Art Nouveau, Neoclassicism, and Gothic styles.

Categories

Historical

Historical

Architectural monument

Architectural monument

Location

Latitude: 54.8574737
Longitude: 25.8822556

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Ольга Ерёменко

09.12.2024

A monument of wooden architecture, which has features of various styles in its architecture.

The wooden Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in its image adapts Neo-Gothic elements for wooden construction, which is an amazingly picturesque ensemble. The building also combines other styles.

The building reproduces the appearance of a stone basilica with three naves, a transept and two square towers on the main facade. The upper octagonal tiers of the towers are completed with sharp tents. The roof of the transept, which has two pitched planes, is lower than the main one and is comparable in height to the roof of the four-column porch at the main entrance. The increase in the height of the roofs and the romantic completion of the towers add expressiveness and diversity to the spatial composition. The windows have arched tops, and rhombic lunettes are located at the ends of the transept. The walls are lined horizontally, with a basement panel, and reinforced with screeds. The interior is separated by six columns. On the south side of the temple there are stone gates and a wooden three-tiered bell tower covered with a four-pitched tent with a thin pointed signature.

An interesting wooden church of the 18th century with a neat surrounding area. It looks great and is in good condition.  There is an active body in it. Portraits of the nobles who built this church are also preserved inside. The church is also known for its magnificent stained glass windows and unique decorative elements that attract attention.

The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Kemelishki is a beautiful and historically significant building located in a picturesque area. The villages where the church is located are famous for their natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere, which makes this place ideal for both pilgrims and those looking for solitude and inspiration.

 


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