St. Paraskevi's Church, Çetë, 13th-century church in Çetë, Albania.
Description
St. Paraskevi's Church is a 13th-century stone structure featuring Gothic-Roman architecture arranged in three parts: an altar area, narthex, and nave. The design combines these sections to create the overall form of the building.
History
The church was originally built as a Catholic Benedictine structure during the Regnum Albaniae period. In 1691 it was transformed into an Orthodox place of worship.
Culture
Artists including the Zografi brothers created the interior wall paintings, and Kostandin Shpataraku added a collection of icons to the space. These works show how religious imagery became central to worship here.
Practical
The church is located in the village of Çetë and can be visited as part of a tour of regional historic sites. Its rural location means it is best reached with local guidance or prior planning.
Did you know?
A circular sun figure is embedded in the floor, reflecting ancient sun worship traditions that existed before the Christian building was constructed. This detail shows how older religious beliefs were incorporated into the newer structure.
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