Church of St. Michael, Synkavichy
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The Church of St. Michael is situated on the northern outskirts of the village of Synkavichy, Zelva District, Hrodna Province, in Belarus.
History
This church was built in the 16th century. It is an example of the Belarusian Gothic and one of the first fortified churches in Grand Duchy of Lithuania. In 1880-1881, the temple was significantly reconstructed. In 1926, it was rebuilt as a Catholic church. In 1988-1990, it become Orthodox.
World Heritage Status
This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on January 30, 2004, in the Cultural category.[1]
References
- ↑ Edifices for Worship of Fortress Type in Belarus, Poland and Lithuania - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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