The Cathedral of the Archangel Michael, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

[fedor_nn]

The Cathedral of the Archangel Michael in the Kremlin is the first cathedral to be built in Nizhny Novgorod. It was first built in wood when city was founded in 1221 and was rebuilt in stone in 1227. The Cathedral has the typical contours of the Vladimir and Suzdal architecture the XIII century.

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[suriontwilight]

It looks a beautiful little place!

[fedor_nn]

You are right!

[toodlepipsky]

Oh, I've been to Nijny Novgorod, and have sadly missed this jem. It's a beautiful city, though.

[fedor_nn]

Thank you for your high opinion Nijny Novgorod!

Gorgeous!

[witchjournaler]

Look at all of the work on the iconostasis. I've never even heard of one of those before. this place looks absolutely darling. The structure is so different from the European churches made at that time. This is rich it's colors and decor. What a great find! Thanks for sharing.

-LW

Re: Gorgeous!

[fedor_nn]

Thanks you for your comment!

[lilan14]

What a lovely church! The white and green of the first picture looks very pleasant to the eye, and I really like the way the iconostasis doesn't look overloaded with decor, even though there's so much gold. Thank for sharing!

[fedor_nn]

Some our churchs have much more gold. I do not like it. Thanks you!

[lilan14]

Yep, I do know that: I'm from Ukraine, and this is pretty much the case with the churches here too. Still, even a lot of gold can look tasteful. I think it does here. :)

[haggispatrol]

That's quite beautiful.

[fedor_nn]

Thanks you!