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St. Nicholas Church (Kisha e Shën Kollit)

St. Nicholas Church (Kisha e Shën Kollit)
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The St. Nicholas Church, also known as Kisha e Shën Kollit, is a significant Orthodox sacred building in Albania. It is located in the historic town of Moscopole and was erected in the early 18th century, making it a testament to the region's rich religious and architectural past.

History+

The construction of the St. Nicholas Church took place in 1721. During this period, Moscopole was a flourishing center, and the church bears witness to the then importance and prosperity of the Orthodox community in the region.

Location+

The church is situated in Moscopole, a locality in the Korça district within the Korça region of Albania. It stands at an elevation of approximately 1195 meters above sea level.

On site+

Today, visitors have the opportunity to explore the St. Nicholas Church and experience its historic architecture.

Nearby+
  • The St. Michael's Church (Kisha e Shen Mëhillit), a sacred building, is approx. 0.3 km away.
  • The St. Athanasius Church (Kisha e Shen Thanasit), also a sacred building, is approx. 0.7 km away.
  • The Monastery of St. John the Baptist (Manastiri i Shën Prodhromit), another sacred building, is located approx. 1.9 km away.
  • The Berat Fortress (Kalaja e Beratit) is approx. 55.1 km away.

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Source: Wikipedia · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Image: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Voskopoje_St_Nicholas.JPG

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