Church of the Savior (Crkva Svetog Spasa) description and photos - Montenegro: Herceg Novi (Topic)

Church of the Savior (Crkva Svetog Spasa) description and photos - Montenegro: Herceg Novi. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The name in English is Crkva Svetog Spasa.

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There are many beautiful places to see on the Boka Kotorska coast. The Savior Church is one of the unique gems among all other Montenegrin attractions. It is important to note that the Savior Church is only a part of the church complex located in Topla, not far from Herceg Novi. The whole complex consists of two churches and a building that once served as the residence of the bishop from the famous and respected Njegosi dynasty - Peter II Petrovic. It was here that the bishop was taught both reading and writing.

The Church of the Savior was built in 1713, however, its modern appearance is due to the major reconstruction of 1864.

The iconostasis of the Church of the Savior - the work of the Greek master painters of the XIX century. Besides, the church houses a unique collection of icons, including Russian icons, as well as silver crockery and various old books.

Many churches in Montenegro have been restored and built from scratch on the site of previous churches. For example, next to the Church of the Savior there is another church - the Church of St. George. It was built around the end of the 17th century on the ruins of a once Turkish mosque.

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