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    Calcareous stone church

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    Construction was finished in 2008.Church is completely made out of calcareous stone and carved out of stone.Even the iconostasis is carved out of stone, that inspires purity and durability. Views[439] At approximately 100m away from the church there is a calcareous mountain.Stones were carried from this mountain to build the church.On the other side of the mountain is a vast forrest. Views[425] Country road that connects the village with the church, and that was used to carry the stone. Views[515] As you enter Naieni village, you can see the church on the top of the hill Colarea at an altitude of approximately 600 meters. Views[590] Bell tower is made from the same calcareous stone and all the place is surrounded with stone walls like the old citadels.Even encountered a small villager that told a little story about the time the church was build. Views[500]
     

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