Church of Saint Nicolas of Ruská Bystrá
Church of Saint Nicolas of Ruská Bystrá, Wooden church in Ruská Bystrá, Slovakia
Description
The Church of Saint Nicolas is a wooden structure with three main sections and a shingled roof covering the entire building. The construction shows traditional carpentry methods typical of the regional building practices.
History
Construction took place between 1720 and 1730 when local parishioners built this worship space for their community. In 2008 it gained UNESCO World Heritage recognition alongside other wooden churches in the Carpathian region.
Culture
The church is named after Saint Nicolas and displays baroque and rococo decorations inside that reflect the artistic tastes of the faithful who built it. These details show how religious tradition and local craftsmanship merged in this place.
Practical
To visit, contact the information office in Michalovce at +421 56 686 4105 to arrange access to this active place of worship. Since it is an active Greek Catholic church, be prepared for services and approach with respect for its religious function.
Did you know?
The building uses specific carpentry techniques from the Carpathian region where wooden joints were fitted together without nails or metal parts. This craftsmanship allowed the structure to remain stable for nearly three centuries with minimal repairs needed.
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