Wooden tserkvas of Carpathian region in Poland and Ukraine

The collection includes sixteen wooden Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches built using horizontal logs and traditional joinery methods across mountainous terrains.

These religious structures, constructed between the 16th and 19th centuries, demonstrate the evolution of ecclesiastical architecture in Eastern European mountain communities.

The churches feature intricate wooden carvings, onion-shaped domes, and bell towers that reflect both Orthodox and Eastern Catholic architectural traditions.

Visitors can explore eight churches in Poland and eight in Ukraine, with each location maintaining regular opening hours and offering guided tours.

The structures employ specific construction techniques that allow the buildings to withstand harsh mountain weather conditions without using metal nails.

GPS coordinates: 49.50090,21.17370

Latest update: May 24, 2025 06:33