Nicholas Chapel, Orthodox church building in central Tula, Russia.
Nicholas Chapel is an Orthodox church building in central Tula featuring four altars within its stone walls. The structure served as a prominent religious center in this part of the city.
The chapel originated as a small wooden structure with a Saint Nicholas icon near the fortress wall during the 16th century. It was rebuilt in stone in 1745, giving it a more permanent form.
The chapel served as a gathering place where local worshippers came together for prayer and spiritual life. It held meaning for the community as a center of faith in the heart of the city.
The chapel opened its doors to visitors in the early morning hours and remained accessible until 9 PM. These extended hours made it possible for many people to visit at different times of day for prayer or services.
On the chapel grounds stood a well with a small structure built over it until the 1930s. Both the well and this structure were demolished during Soviet reconstruction efforts.
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