Dominican Church, Chernelitsa
In the urban settlement Chernelytsya survived another attraction of national importance - the Dominican church of the 17th century. Today he collapsed condition, but still can be seen carved facade and entrance.
Dominican Church History
Church of St. Anthony in Chernelytsya was built in Renaissance style, while the period of construction of the castle in 1661. Founder construction was Michael Czartoryski. He later gave the church the monks-Dominicans.
There is speculation that the church related to defense structure Chernelytsya. Under the structure were found underground connection to the castle . Several years ago the Dominican Church had a much better view. The fire, which occurred in 2005, destroyed more than half of the house, the upper part of the roof was completely burned. When the church began to collapse quickly.
temple Architecture
The building was created from limestone, in terms of the Phillips silent side walls. The facade is decorated with rich carving. On the north-west side of the building adjacent to the gate that has a spiral staircase leading up to the choir. The main facade decorated triangular pediment, which in turn decorated niches prepaid obelisks and vases. Entrance to the temple dedicated carved Renaissance portal of white stone, a coat of arms Czartoryski. Perhaps at this point was still image or a commemorative plaque.
Dominican church covered with shingles. Nef overlapping system of cross vaults and cut branches, sealed vaults with stripping. The interior of the church, traces of fire. Part of the entrance arches have collapsed. Side and head outside altar significantly affected by time. On the walls of buildings here and remains glutinous painting, which dominates heraldic motif.
Getting there
Dominican church in Chernelytsya located near the center of the settlement. Village road leading to the village Oliyevo-Korolivka , located to the right of the road P20, if you go from the city Gorodenka . Moving along the track should be paid to the right, near the village Oliyevo-Korolivka and go straight to Chernelytsya.
