Transfiguration Church in Polack

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Transfiguration Church in Polack, Eastern Orthodox church in Polack, Belarus

The Transfiguration Church stands as a stone religious building with traditional domed architecture and preserved 12th-century frescoes inside its walls.

Built in 1128 by architect Ioan under Euphrosyne of Polack's commission, the church took exactly 30 weeks to complete its initial construction.

The interior walls display medieval religious paintings that represent early Belarusian Orthodox artistic traditions and spiritual expressions of the period.

The church maintains regular religious services and welcomes visitors outside prayer times, with entrance through the main western portal.

The building incorporates specific elements of the Polack architectural school, featuring cross-dome design and six-pillar structural system.

Location: Polatsk

Inception: 1128

Architects: Іаан

Architectural style: Architectural school of Polock

Website: http://spas-monastery.by

GPS coordinates: 55.50410,28.78070

Latest update: May 11, 2025 12:55

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