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Revision as of 13:30, 11 May 2014
| Saint Nicholas' Church Црква Светог Николе Crkva Svetog Nikole | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Serbian Orthodox |
| Leadership | Institute for Cultural Heritage Preservation Kraljevo |
| Year consecrated | Middle Ages |
| Location | |
| Location | Kosovica, Ivanjica, Serbia |
| Geographic coordinates | 44°19′58″N 20°11′23″E / 44.33278°N 20.18972°E |
Saint Nicholas' Church is located in the village of Kosovica near Ivanjica. The original church dates back to the middle ages, and it is believed that the present building was built in the 19th century on the basis of an old church. Legend says that the original building was built after the Battle of Kosovo, in memory of the soldiers who withdraw hereby after the defeat of 1389.
Arcitecture
The church is a single-nave basilica in basic with a larger semi-circular apse. It was built of rubble, and has a barrel vault. The roof is covered with shingles. Inside of a temple there are poorly preserved parts of the iconostasis which belong to an older temple, and among these areas, highlights are icon of Jesus Christ and the cross with crucifix.[1]
References
- ^ "Official webcite of Municipality of Ivanjica". Retrieved 11th May 2014.
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