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Russia;religion;A classic church ensemble ;Orthodox church;sacret place;Church bell;Stone architecture;Orthodox Christianity;sacred place
A view from the belfry (bell tower) of Kargopol.
©Øyvind Ravna
Date: 1995-11 A view from the bell tower of Kargopol. Behind the bell is the St. John cathedral.
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Some of the mighty churches of Kargopol seen from lake Lacha.
©Øyvind Ravna
Date: 1995-11 The first information about Kargopol was written in Nikonovskaya chronicle in 14th century. It was a Center for trading with salt and fish. Later it became a church center. Her we see some of the churches. From left: The Christy birth cathedral from 1562, the bell tower, and the St. Johns cathedral.
 


 
        

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