Bell Tower of St. John the Apostle Church

Bell Tower of St. John the Apostle Churc ...

71029 Troia FG, Italia
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Luoghi religiosi

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Inglese

Description

The bell tower of St. John the Apostle Church in Kolomna, Russia is an unmistakable landmark and a symbol of the Old Town which is visible from anywhere in the city. St. John the Apostle Church is located right next to Kolomna Kremlin. The 18th-century church seen today was modeled after a wooden predecessor which was built in the 16th century but burned down some years later. Construction on a new stone church The bell tower of St. John the Apostle Church in Kolomna is built in the Empire style, its five tiers and spire rising above all other buildings in the Old Town at a height of 67 meters. The walls of the bell tower are painted yellow and its sides decorated with stucco, pediments, vases and columns. Its elegant image continues to symbolize the architectural value of Kolomna’s historic city center.