Английская Википедия:Grabovë Church
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Grabovë Church (Шаблон:Lang-sq) is an Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Nicholas (the church is thus also known as the St. Nicholas Church; Шаблон:Lang-sq; Шаблон:Lang-rup) in Grabovë e Sipërme, Elbasan County, Albania. It is a Cultural Monument of Albania.[1]
History
Built in the 18th century, the church follows the pattern of many Eastern Orthodox churches with its east-west axis. The main entrance is from the south, and the entire church is around Шаблон:Convert by Шаблон:Convert. The masonry uses local stone and the roof is covered in roof tiles typical of the area. The church features a main nave by the entrance and both an outer nave to the south and a narthex to the west. Painted wooden friezes decorate the ceiling, include an original fresco above the main gate of Шаблон:Convert by Шаблон:Convert. The floor is built from stone slabs. Worshipers and other area residents are buried in and around the structure.[2]
References
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