Saint Nicholas church from the village of Glotovo, Wooden church in Suzdal, Russia.
Saint Nicholas Church is a wooden building from the 18th century that originally stood in a village and now sits on the Suzdal Kremlin grounds. The structure consists of carefully assembled wooden beams and displays typical features of Russian wooden construction.
The building was constructed in 1766 in the village of Glotovo and served as a parish church for the community. Over time it was relocated to the Suzdal Kremlin complex to preserve it as an example of traditional Russian architecture.
The church reflects rural building traditions of Vladimir Oblast through its wooden construction and carefully crafted details. It was moved here to preserve the vernacular architecture of the region.
The building sits on the Kremlin grounds and can be visited during museum hours. Access is straightforward and the church is easily reached from within the complex area.
The remarkable feature is the traditional construction method without metal nails, where all wooden parts are joined using wooden dowels and mortise joints. This joining technique was typical for Russian craftsmen and allowed the building to endure for centuries.
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