Volovets

Abranka. Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary church, 1804

 

The church in Abranka, built in 1804, belongs to the group of wooden baroque churches of the upper reaches of the river Latorytsia. The tower is covered with metal. The western section and the nave are equaly wide while altar section is narrower. Opasannia (overhang) is supported by brackets and forms an open porch with four posts on the main facade. A bell-tower near the churh is a two-tiered structure combining both log structure and timber framing techniques.

Hukliviy. Holy Spirit church, 18th century

 

The church of Hukliviy constructed of fir-tree on the stone foundation, is one of the masterpieces of Carpathians. It is the oldest church of Volovets district. The structure is astonishing for its slender silhouette and proportions. All the elements are organically combined. A beautiful 8 m high bell tower is a part of the charming architectural ensemble. According to the records in the local chronical, the icons were painted by the German Frants Peer in 1784.




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