Church of St. John Suchavskogo, Vyzhenka

The most prominent landmark Vyzhenka small mountain village, which is located in the Vyzhnytsya National Park, is the Church of John Suceava. This magnificent example of wooden architecture Bukovina has the status of monuments of national importance.

Church History John Suceava

The church was built in 1792. Legend says that this place once in the old days the locals defeated the Tatar horde that went through the Carpathians. In honor of the place was a small chapel in memory of this event, and already in its place built a wooden church. True or not - is unknown, there was only village in the 18th century.

In the late 19th century, the church built a side altar of the difference, and in the 20th - the porch to the pews. 1970 restoration was carried attractions, the church was turned authentic look. And subsequent restructuring aggravated it again - shingle roof was replaced with a sheet. Now the church is operating.

What to see in the temple

The church itself is a very interesting model Bukovynian school wooden architecture. This option transition between traditional and archaic domestic type churches to a more modern dome. Along with an old church bell tower of the original forms - rectangular Brick building, which has four arches for the bells. From the hill where the church, a beautiful view on the village and the valley.

The village should also examine another wooden Nicholas Church and mikvah - a Jewish bath.

How to get to Vyzhenka

The church is located on a hill in the center of the village Vyzhenka . Preferred own transport to get, but the quality of roads in the mountains may not be the best. You have to get to Vyzhnytsia, where only a few kilometers to go in the direction of the pass Nimchich. If you go by public transport, then you need to get commuter trains or buses from Chernivtsi to Vyzhnytsia where transfer to a shuttle bus to Vyzhenka.

Hours: open during the Sunday and holiday services.