Church of the Holy Virgin, Goranxi
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ABOUT THE TREASURE
What: Orthodox Church
Where: Albania, Goranxi, Dropulli region
When: High Middle Ages, Late Middle Ages
Where: Albania, Goranxi, Dropulli region
When: High Middle Ages, Late Middle Ages
This church was built in 1600 in one of the most interesting monasteries in the Dropulli region. Its elegant stone arches and sculptural decoration featuring human and animal figures are typical of post-Byzantine architecture and art. Scholars think that the church shows strong Western influence too.
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