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Church of the Archangel Michael, Holoby

Church of the Archangel Michael, Holoby

In the small town of Holoby Volyn region there are several partially or completely destroyed buildings whose age goes back to the 18th century. Some of them are better preserved, such as the Church of the Archangel Michael (aka - St. Michael`s Church); the other monuments are in poor condition.

The history of the church of the Archangel Michael in the village Holoby

Construction work on the church began as the construction of the estate of Wilga, in 1711. The initiator of the construction of the temple was made by Josef Jaruzelski - Podlaskie podstolya who decided to restore the church, which was destroyed in 1708 by the war against the Swedes. The construction lasted for a long time; opening and consecration of the church took place in 1728.

The first reconstruction of the church did Chernihiv Governor Louis Wilga in 1793, after the building seven years ago was hit by lightning, cause a fire. The next blow was the Church of the First World War in 1916, when the Germans destroyed the bell tower. By the end of World War II the church was closed and turned into a warehouse, but with the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1997, the Church of Archangel Michael returned to the Roman Catholic community, which took him to restore.

What is interesting in the church

The church is of interest as their appearance, and in terms of the interior. Plastered brick structure is made ​​in the Baroque style, is in the shape of the cross and covered with tiles. Above the entrance bell tower was added two stories high, covered with a tin roof with an iron cross. Of the four figures of saints, made in 1711, to date, only one survived.

Inside the building, and has a spherical cross vaults; the whole interior has features of rococo style, the walls are painted with frescoes depicting scenes from the Holy Scripture. Tiled stone flooring.

Nearby Attractions

Next to the church is the manor Wilga, which is inextricably linked with the history of the temple, and began to build them at one time. In addition, the estate (and the church) has repeatedly rebuilt and restored.

Church Address: town Holoby, Kovel district, Volyn region.

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Tours and excursions

Сказания о Волыни
Невиданной красоты природа Волыни раскрывает объятья лесов и озер, приспускает занавес тайн и сказаний, повествует о древнем, привлекая гостей. Здесь нетронутая природа переплелась с древними сооружениями, помнящими власть великих царей и высокородных вельмож. В рамках тура туристы увидят: Возведенный по приказу Александра III форт Таракановский. Он был призван защищать железную дорогу. Замок оснащен необходимыми для обороны рвами и широкими стенами, а многочисленные подземные ходы дали повод для возникновения разных легенд. Дубно, где расположился замок князей Острожских-Любомирских, он помнит российских императоров и польских королей, гостивших в его стенах; Необычайно красивые башни Острога, являющиеся составной частью замка. Уникальной реликвией замка является первая в мире библия, напечатанная на славянском языке. Березновский дендропарк. Романтический «Тоннель любви», длиной около километра, который находится в селе Олыка и впечатляет своим неповторимым видом. Столицу Галицко-Волынского княжества с двумя замками. Источник фото: find-way.com.ua. План тура:
Многие путешественники, стремясь побыстрее добраться до живописных Шацких озер, выбирают короткую дорогу. Но, при этом, они лишают себя удовольствия, насладиться всеми красотами Волыни. В маршруте «Киев – Шацкие озера» каждый сможет найти что-то лично для себя: старинная архитектура, зеленый туризм, традиционные ремесла. 
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