Gostilitsy Church

Gostilitsy, Russia

The Gostilitsy Trinity Church was built between 1755 and 1764 in barocco style. It has an oval shape and a low dome. The church was closed in 1939 and disused since the 1980s. In 1993, it was transferred to Russian Orthodox Church and restored. Currently it is the oldest and the best preserved building of the estate.

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P35, Gostilitsy, Russia
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Founded: 1755-1764
Category: Religious sites in Russia

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