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Church of the Holy Life-Giving Trinity in Nikitniki, Moscow
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The Church of the Holy Life-Giving Trinity in Nikitniki (the Church of the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God on Varvarka) is a great example of the Russian (Muscovite) uzorochye of the middle of the 17th century.
It was built by Yaroslavl merchants in Kitay-Gorod, a cultural and historical area within the central part of Moscow, in 1628-1651. In Soviet times, this part of the city was built up with administrative buildings, but the church was preserved and used as a museum. The Church of the Holy Life-Giving Trinity in Nikitniki on Google Maps. Photos by: Vladimir d’Ar.
The Russian (Muscovite) uzorochye is an architectural style formed in the 17th century. It is characterized by intricate forms, an abundance of decor, complexity of composition, and picturesque silhouettes.
This building is a milestone in the history of Russian architecture; it served as a model for many Moscow churches of the second half of the 17th century.
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