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Assumption Catholic Church, Vashkivtsi

Assumption Catholic Church, Vashkivtsi

Assumption Church in Vashkovtsy is truly one of the most important religious shrines in the city. Church Located in the central part of it. It was originally lit in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, but only recently has been transformed into an Orthodox church and was named in honor of St. Nicholas.

The architecture and history of the Church of the Assumption in Vashkovtsy

Construction of the church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in one Vashkovtsy information fast ice in the second half of the 19th century, on the other - the first half of the 20th century. For the construction of the church was chosen classic architectural style. Long time residents of the city Vashkovtsy served as one of the main temples of the city, but in 1949, when the Chernivtsi region came to the Soviet regime, the cathedral was closed and in its place was the work of urban theater.

The composition of the church represented by a small square one-storey building, decorated tower. The main decoration of the cathedral - the icon on the facade of the building, as well as watches, which were erected on the bell tower. The walls of the cathedral are painted white.

After Ukraine gained independence, the temple was returned to believers, it is now within its walls is an active restoration.

How to get to the church of the Assumption in Vashkovtsy

Assumption church is located in the city center Vashkovtsy. The city itself - a district center, 40 kilometers from Chernovtsy. Getting tourists here can be on regular buses, which depart from the bus station in Chernivtsi, as well as in railway transport. Lovers of traveling with your own car will also be able to discover this unusual cultural region of Chernivtsi region.

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