Church of the Transfiguration
Church of the Transfiguration, Orthodox temple in Nikita village, Crimea.
The Church of the Transfiguration sits on the grounds of Nikitsky Botanical Garden and features a central dome with arched windows framed in stone. The building displays Orthodox architectural elements typical of 19th-century Russian churches.
Construction began in 1884 under engineer P.K. Terebenev and concluded with consecration in 1887. The building later served as a warehouse and cultural center during Soviet times before resuming religious services in 1992.
The church serves as a working place for Orthodox worship within a botanical garden setting. Visitors see the rhythm of religious life here, with regular gatherings and celebrations that continue today.
The church is located within the botanical garden grounds and can be accessed during the garden's operating hours. Visitors should dress respectfully and be mindful of active worship taking place there.
The building shares its location with botanical research, standing on the grounds of a garden where plants from around the world are cultivated and studied. This unusual pairing brings together religious space and scientific inquiry in one place.
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