Kalozha Church (Hrodna)

Belarus / Hrodna / Hrodna / vulica Kaloža
 cultural heritage / national heritage, orthodox christianity, listed building / architectural heritage, 12th century construction, tourist attraction, Orthodox church

The Kalozha church of Sts. Boris and Gleb (Belarusian: Каложская царква, Царква Св. Барыса і Глеба) is the oldest extant structure in Grodno, Belarus. It is the only surviving monument of ancient Black Ruthenian architecture, distinguished from other Orthodox churches by prolific use of polychrome faceted stones of blue, green or red tint which could be arranged to form crosses or other figures on the wall.
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Coordinates:   53°40'42"N   23°49'6"E
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