Saint Basil the Great Monastery in Chełm

Saint Basil the Great Monastery features architectural elements characteristic of 17th-century religious buildings, with its stone walls and traditional Eastern Christian design patterns.

The monastery, established in 1640 during the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth period, served as a center for the Order of Saint Basil the Great in Eastern Europe.

The monastery became a meeting point for different religious traditions, connecting Polish, Ukrainian, and Eastern European spiritual practices through its activities.

Visitors can access the monastery grounds during designated hours and observe the preserved architectural features that earned its place on the Polish heritage register.

The monastery maintains sections of its original 1640 construction, demonstrating the durability of medieval building techniques used in religious architecture.

Location: Chełm

Inception: 1640

GPS coordinates: 51.13030,23.48120

Latest update: March 8, 2025 06:01