Around Minsk enough interesting places and attractions: Senica, Palace in Priluki, Zaslavl, New Yard. The church located in the village can be added to this list. Semkov Gorodok. Back in the mid-90s, the last century, the temple was abandoned and was a ruin. Originally built as Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary and St. StanislausThe temple has a long and complex history.

Church village Semkov Gorodok

Initially, the church in Semkov Gorodok was founded in 1802, with the support of Adam Khmara, who owned the neighboring Semkovo. The church had features of late baroque and early classicism. In 1866 the temple was in front of the Orthodox Church. After the Second World War, the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin was not used and began to collapse.

Church Semkov Gorodok

After the reconstruction of the early 2000s, the building has significantly changed its appearance. The facade was changed and the pediment was completely redone, it began to look simpler, instead of decorative elements, 3 small arched windows appeared.

Church in the village of Semkov Gorodok

Today, the church in Semkov Gorodok is functioning, services are being held.

Semkov Gorodok

Church of the Nativity of the Virgin in Semkov Gorodok

The temple is located on Sadovaya Street, a little away from the main street of the village.

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