St. John the Baptist Church, Samarkand, Gothic Revival Catholic church in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
The church features pointed arches, elongated windows, and decorative patterns that define its Gothic Revival architectural style from the early 20th century.
The Catholic community built this church in 1916 after Polish prisoners of war arrived in 1915, marking a significant addition to religious structures in Samarkand.
The church building represents the presence of Catholic Polish and German merchants who settled in Samarkand during the Russian Empire period.
The church functions under the supervision of Polish Franciscan priests and maintains regular services for the local Catholic community in Samarkand.
The structure served as a school during the Soviet period from 1930 until its restoration and rededication as a church in March 1999.
Location: Samarkand
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: 39.64639,66.95500
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:10
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