Church of Saint Nicholas in Pastavy

The Saint Nicholas Church displays Russian Revival architecture with brick walls, ornamental details, and distinctive onion domes rising above the main structure.

The church stands in Pastavy, a town first mentioned in 1409, which underwent territorial changes under the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Russian Empire control.

Saint Nicholas Church functions as a central gathering point for Eastern Orthodox religious ceremonies and community events in the Vitebsk region of Belarus.

Located 250 kilometers west of Vitebsk city, the church remains accessible through regional roads and the railway line connecting Vitebsk to Vilnius.

The brick construction incorporates specific elements of Russian Revival design, including elaborate facades and rich surface textures that define its architectural character.

Location: Pastavy

Architectural style: Russian Revival architecture

Made from material: brick

Website: http://cerkov-postavy.by

GPS coordinates: 55.11330,26.84074

Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:26