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St. Michael Church (Kisha e Shen Mëhillit)

St. Michael Church (Kisha e Shen Mëhillit)

The church can be visited

St. Michael's Church, also known as the Church of Archangels Michael and Gabriel, is a significant Orthodox sacred building in Moscopole, Albania. It is one of the few remaining places of worship in the once-flourishing city and bears witness to its rich history.

History+

The construction of St. Michael's Church took place in 1722. It is one of only five churches that have survived to this day in Moscopole, a former metropolis of the Aromanians that once held great importance.

Location+

The church is located in Moscopole in the Korça district, Korça region, Albania. It stands at an elevation of approximately 1214 meters above sea level.

On site+

Visitors have the opportunity to visit St. Michael's Church and explore its historic architecture.

Nearby+
  • St. Nicholas Church (Kisha e Shën Kollit) (Sacred building), approx. 0.3 km away
  • St. Athanasius Church (Kisha e Shen Thanasit) (Sacred building), approx. 1.0 km away
  • Monastery of St. John the Baptist (Manastiri i Shën Prodhromit) (Sacred building), approx. 2.3 km away
  • Berat Fortress (Kalaja e Beratit) (Fortress), approx. 55.0 km away

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Source: Wikipedia · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Image: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Voskopoje_St_Michael.JPG

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