St. Michael`s Church, Nizhin

Michael Church in the beautiful ancient city has become a unique architectural creation, built at a time when the city was one of the largest shopping centers in Ukraine. During its existence was never rebuilt, so kept the unique shape of Balkan architecture.

church history

Greek church of St. Michael the Archangel - is the oldest church of the Greek community in Nizhyn. Its construction lasted almost 10 years, from 1719 to 1729. Today is not active, worship it does not hold.

temple Architecture

The church was built of brick. Sanctuary is an example of such an ancient dome-churches with apses klirosamy, type examples of ancient stone architecture. Exterior design is very simple: rectangular niches and window openings, cornices devoid of decoration. More interesting is the interior of buildings, which has unusual decision vault. Level toe coincides with the level of arches, which gives it lightness and elegance. By far the church has kept its exterior.

How to get there

Michael Church Combs is on the street, in the center of Nezhin. Nearby stands the Cathedral of the Annunciation. R67 is near the highway. Before construction can be reached by local transport.