Curchi’s Nativity Church

The story behind the place

The Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God is the main church of Curchi Monastery. The monastery’s own history describes its nineteenth-century construction, wartime damage and later restoration. The present frontage combines salmon-coloured walls with white pilasters, curved cornices and dark cupolas. Look for the small circular window above the doorway, then follow the white architectural lines upwards towards the central dome. The church is one part of a larger monastic complex, with a history of disruption and renewal.

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