Nov/11

Asymmetric Catholic Church – main sight of Fastiv city

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Neo-gothic style Roman Catholic Church of Exaltation of the Holy Cross was built in Fastiv in 1903-1911. Today, this architectural monument of national importance is the main sight of the city. The church was constructed at the expense of representatives of the Polish gentry.

The author of the design was architect W. Dombrowski. Main feature of the church is the asymmetry of its western facade. The asymmetric structure of the facade of the building is explained by the influence of art nouveau style.

In Soviet times the building of the church was used as a warehouse. In 1991 the church was returned to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fastiv. Exterior and interior restoration works were completed in 2003. Today the church is standing in its original magnificence and extraordinary beauty. Address: Ukraine, Fastiv city, Krasnoarmeyskaya Str., 4-a. Photos by x3m-slider.