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Holy Trinity Mezhyrich Monastery – the view from above
1 Comment · Posted by Sergei Rzhevsky in Architecture, Regions, Religion
Holy Trinity Mezhyrich Monastery is a complex of monastic buildings of the 16th-17th centuries located in the village of Mezhyrich in Rivne Oblast, about 53 km southeast of Rivne and 3 km southwest of Ostroh.
This monument of the Volhynia architecture combines the traditions of old Russian constructive techniques with Gothic and Renaissance elements. Its layout, combination of secular, cult, and defensive features, as well as the Renaissance decor make it an outstanding architectural monument of Ukraine. The Mezhyrich Monastery on Google Maps. Photos by: Maxim Ritus.
Tags: Rivne oblast
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Frances V · February 26, 2022 at 10:21 pm
I am looking at the photos of the churches and beautiful places in your beloved country at this time of darkness great challenge for the people of Ukraine. I send support and messages of friendship from London, England. Our prayers for Peace and Courage are with you….May good people everywhere prevail. – Amen