Description of the attraction
The Church of St. Nicholas is a real architectural masterpiece in the neoclassical style, created in 1799-1801. designed by the Russian architect Yakov Perrin, captivating with its impressive facade with columns at three entrances, a large bell tower and a dome. At the entrance, visitors are greeted by the sculpture of Mary Purple, who managed to prevent the destruction of the church during the Crimean War.
For the indigenous people, the Church of St. Nicholas is the oldest building in the city, famous for its valuable unusual icons, one of which depicts the face of St. Nicholas against the backdrop of a seascape. The interior of the church symbolizes the harmony of goodness, love, unity and peace.
Visiting time: from 1 July to 31 August.
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Alexandrova E. L. 2014-17-01
Inside the temple there are balconies, under which there are canopies. The guide said that before, men stood at the service in the church itself, and women on the balconies. At that time, women went without underwear. So that men do not look from below under their dresses and visors are attached to the balconies. Where can
Show all text There are balconies inside the temple, under which there are canopies. The guide said that before, men stood at the service in the church itself, and women on the balconies. At that time, women went without underwear. So that men do not look from below under their dresses and visors are attached to the balconies. Where can I find this information.
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