In the center of the village stands a complex that includes the cold St. Peter and Paul Church of the "octagon on a square" type, a bell tower added in the 19th century, and the warm Friday Church built in 1723. Of the entire complex, only the tiered church has survived. It is notable for its 18th-century wooden window frames that replicate the exquisite forms of stone structures in the Baroque style. The central volume of the St. Peter and Paul Church is topped with a faceted dome featuring a small octagon and a cupola. To the west, the church is adjoined by a refectory, and to the east, a five-walled altar, hewn from timber "in lap" and covered with a roof that has five slopes. In 1872, the church was clad in boards, but it retained its volumetric composition and many details where Baroque elements blend with folk traditions. The porches at the northern and western entrances had gabled roofs with ridge caps, which have not survived, but their sizes and shapes are visible from the notches on the logs. An example of the craftsmanship of folk artisans is the forged cross on the cupola and the beautiful overlays made of perforated iron on the western door. The interior of the church has partially survived, where one can see a multi-tiered carved iconostasis from the 18th century and frescoes on the dome with square divisions and coffered ceilings adorned with rosettes. The St. Peter and Paul Church stands out for its expressive composition, beauty, and elegance of details, showcasing the high craftsmanship of its builders.
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