Resurrection Cathedral, Korçë

Iconostasis and ceiling above the apse with frescoes

Chandelier with dome

The Resurrection Cathedral (Albanian: Katedralja “Ngjallja e Krishtit”) is the main orthodox church in Korçë, Albania. It is painted in pink, blue and brown.^[1] The cathedral was completely rebuilt in 1992 after the previous church on this site, St. George cathedral, was destroyed by the Communist authorities in 1968.^[2]

Inside, the modest white interior is dominated by a huge carved wooden iconostasis.^[3]

References

↑ McAdam, Marika (2009). Lonely Planet Western Balkans (2 ed.). Lonely Planet. p. 80. ISBN 1-74104-729-3.
↑ infoalb.net
↑ http://www.inyourpocket.com/albania/korca/Sightseeing/Mosques-and-Churches/Orthodox-Cathedral_49326v

Korçë

Landmarks	Andon Zako Çajupi Theatre Clock Tower of Korçë Monument of the National Fighter Themistokli Gërmenji Monument Monument to Atentatori Kristaq Rama Naim Frasheri Monument Partizani Monument Mihal Grameno Monument Naum Veqilharxhi Monument Mësentorja e Parë Shqipe Obelisk French Military Cemetery Elbasan Inn Old Bazaar of Korçë Iliaz Mirahori Mosque Bratko Museum Vangjush Mio's House Museum Resurrection Cathedral Oriental Art Museum National Archaeological Museum National Museum of Medieval Art Martyrs' Cemetery

Education	Fan Noli University Albanian National Lyceum Bangas Gymnasium

Archaeological sites	Kamenica Tumulus

Plains	Korçë Plain

Transport	Korçë Northwest Airport

Media	Gazeta Korça

Sports	KF Skënderbeu Korçë Skënderbeu Stadium

Coordinates: 40°36′57″N 20°46′51″E / 40.6158°N 20.7808°E / 40.6158; 20.7808

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