The church "The Holy Apostles Peter and Paul" from Preluca Veche
The church "The Holy Apostles Peter and Paul" from Preluca Veche

The church "The Holy Apostles Peter and Paul" from Preluca Veche

Preluca Veche, Romania

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The stone church dedicated to "The Holy Apostles Peter and Paul" was erected between 1770-1775. The bell tower, which has been shortened three times, houses three bells, the oldest of which was cast in 1818. In 1986, the exterior walls were plastered, and in 1998 the roof shingles were replaced with sheet metal. The church was decorated with paintings only between 2009-2015.

*Photo credit: CJCPCT „Liviu Borlan” Maramureș 

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