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The Oldest Wooden Church in Ukraine

Church of St. Nicholas (1470) in the village of Kolodne in Tyachiv district of the Zakarpattia region is the oldest monument of wooden church building in Ukraine.

The church stands on a small hill in the village center, near the intersection of the main street and a mountain stream.

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St. Nicholas Church in Kolodne is definitely a unique sight for its architectural and artistic qualities.

Its particular significance lies in the fact that it became a model for the construction of other churches in the Zakarpattia region. St. Nicholas Church in Kolodne on Google Maps. Photos by: Maxim Ritus.

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1 comment

  • Roman Petro Kapitanec · May 7, 2019 at 6:37 pm

    SLAVA UKRAINA
    I love my country and have been to the church MANY times
    Just glad Russian Muscovy did t destroy the oldest wooden
    Church

    SLAVA UKRAJINA

    Reply

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