Resurrection Church (Foros) is one of the most expressive of the Crimean monuments.Perhaps it is the second recognition (after the Palace "Swallow's Nest"), the symbol of the entire southern coast of the peninsula.What is the history of the temple and how it is most convenient for him to travel?This will tell our article.
Foros Church of the Resurrection: photo and description of the temple
on the edge of the Red cliff above the seaside village of Foros, stands this beautiful temple - a beautiful example of Russian architecture of XIX century.Resurrection Church (Foros) photos which you can see below, was built in 1892, at an altitude of 412 meters above the Black Sea.
The architectural style of the buildings - the Byzantine, cross-dome.These temples are shaped at the base of the cross, began to build in the IV century more.In this dome support in such a construction is the inner ring of the columns.
Resurrection Church (Foros) has nine domes of different sizes.It gives the church a certain solemnity and pomp.Externally it is very similar to the typical church of the Russian capital, which were built in the late XVIII century.
Another unique feature of the Foros church lies in its orientation.So, do not turn the temple into the eastern side (as all such facilities have traditionally Orthodox), and towards the sea.However, it is typical for the churches of the South Coast.
Internal and external decoration of the temple is made on the highest level.So, for laying mosaic on the walls have been specially invited Italian masters.For the manufacture of columns, window sills and other decorative elements was used precious Carrara marble.Ornament Foros church is well placed carved iconostasis.
Unfortunately, temple murals have not survived to the present day.In 2004, Foros church wall painted master Petersburg school of painting - A. Petrov and A. Pigarёv.
history construction church in Foros
appearance of the church on a steep cliff contributed to another significant event that happened far away from the Crimea.In 1888, the Russian Tsar Alexander II was heading with his family to St. Petersburg.Near the station Borki accident happened: the train derailed, but the sovereign miracle was not injured.On hearing about this news, a major tycoon A. Kuznetsov, who previously owned the land Foros, began construction of the magnificent temple in honor of the miraculous salvation of the royal family.So came the famous Foros Church, which has become today a popular tourist attraction of the Crimean coast.
In the early 20-ies of XX century was going through difficult times Resurrection Church.Foros, like the rest of the territory of Crimea, became part of the Soviet atheistic world.In 1927, all the values of the church had been expropriated by the state.After the Second World War, and opened a restaurant at all.In 1969, the church burned.The fire destroyed all the icons and frescoes.
Foros Church serendipitously been renovated in the 80s.All thanks to the fact that the local places chosen for their summer cottages Mikhail Gorbachev.And in 1990, the church in Foros returned to the faithful.He officially handed over to the Russian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate).
Resurrection Church (Foros): how to get to the monument
path to the attractions can be very difficult.After all, by bus to get here is almost impossible.If you are traveling by public transport, you should first go to Yalta.Then you get on the bus message "Yalta - Foros" and reach the descent to the village of Foros highway.Next to the Church of the Ascension have to walk (about one and a half hours).To lose the way you can hardly, as the Red Cliff to the temple at the top will be constantly in your field of view.
order not to worry about how to get to the Foros church, you can go to one of the sightseeing route which involves visits to this facility.In addition, since you can visit a number of other interesting sights in this part of the South Coast.
Conclusion
So, Resurrection Church (Foros) - one of the most beautiful temples in the Crimea.In addition, it is located in a very picturesque place, on the edge of a high cliff, which only reinforces the attractive (attractiveness) of the object for tourists.
