The Church Mother's of God Sign in Dubrovitsy, was erected by Italian masters in 1704 according to the order of prince Golitsyn, a teacher of Peter the Great. Among its special features is the golden crown instead of a usual dome. Peter I attended the procedure of new church consecration, but since the very beginning the building in baroque taste was a matter of disputes and disapproval of official Russian Orthodox figures. The church has been closed and opened for several times during its 300 history.
Sergei2006.06.20 [21:38]
You're welcome, Arthur!
Nice picture. The architecture of the church is very unusual.
...Just having looked at the shot I recognized in a moment that it's a church in Dubrovitsy. As far as I know, it's situated not far from Serpoukhov, isn't it? I've never been there yet. But I dream to visit it this July or Autumn.
Thanks for so cognitive commentary!
Divno!