St. John the Baptist's Monastery

Moscopole, Albania

According to the donor's inscription, the church inside the St. John the Baptist's Monastery was built in 1632 and painted in 1659. Today the monastery is declared a Cultural Monument of Albania. The monastery includes the church as well as two other buildings which were part of the monastery. The church has dimensions of 17m x 7.65 X 9m. The frescoes are preserved and in a good afresket and worked with components of iron and calcium. The church is characterized by decoration on a particular type of tile that is found in the area.

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Moscopole, Albania
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Founded: 1632
Category: Religious sites in Albania

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Enea Mema (12 months ago)
the Monastery was built in 1632 and painted in 1659.
Ela Carpe diem (3 years ago)
Fantastic place, when the Good can rest in pace.
Ela Carpe diem (3 years ago)
Fantastic place, when the Good can rest in pace.
Bukurie (4 years ago)
Best
Schesco Dsz (4 years ago)
Seems beautiful but It's close in the low season...
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