St. Nicholas Church (Astrakhan)

Russia / Astrahan / Astrakhan / Oktyabrskaya ploshchad
 gate, listed building / architectural heritage, Russian Orthodox Church, 18th century construction, Orthodox church

Nikolsky Gate of the Astrakhan Kremlin is the north tower of the church of St. Nicholas of Myra.
Located at the gate what leading to a narrow coastal strip of the Volga , the temple was called, -by locals- just " Nicola at the gate ."
Nikolsky Gates of the Kremlin were comfortable for the horse-drawn transportation,- horse and foot,- and therefore the type they appear to be visiting .
- Rebuilded in 1738.
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Coordinates:   46°21'2"N   48°1'51"E
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