Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel, Brăila
Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel, Brăila, Eastern Orthodox church in Piața Traian, Brăila, Romania
The church stands at the center of Brăila with a rectangular structure, wooden bell tower, and pressed brick walls dating from 1922 renovations.
Originally constructed as a mosque before 1750 during Ottoman rule, the building transformed into an Orthodox church following the Russian victory in 1829.
The church contains an important icon of Archangel Michael and religious texts donated by Grand Duke Michael Pavlovich after the Ottoman period.
Located in the main square of Brăila at coordinates 45.271269N, 27.974251E, the church maintains regular Eastern Orthodox services throughout the year.
This religious building represents the only former mosque in Romania that underwent conversion into an Orthodox church, featuring a design without traditional domes.
Location: Brăila
Location: Brăila County
Address: Piața Traian, municipiul Brăila
GPS coordinates: 45.27127,27.97425
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:23
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