Church of the Twelve Apostles

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Church of the Twelve Apostles, Regional heritage temple in Balaklava, Ukraine

The Church of the Twelve Apostles stands as a cross-domed limestone structure with a portico supported by four Doric columns at its west entrance.

Constructed in the 18th century, the temple underwent repairs after damage during the Crimean War and received consecration in 1875.

The temple functions as a metochion of Inkerman St. Clement Monastery and contains religious relics important to the local Orthodox Christian community.

Located at coordinates 44.497673 latitude and 33.601428 longitude, the church welcomes visitors interested in exploring its neoclassical architecture.

The building board discovered during renovations dates back to 1357, suggesting the existence of an earlier religious structure at this location.

Location: Balaklava

GPS coordinates: 44.49767,33.60143

Latest update: March 14, 2025 14:46

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