The wooden church from Botean village
The rich forests in Crișul Repede river basin gave people wood for the construction of the beautiful church in Botean, dedicated to “Saint Archangels Michael and Gabriel”. It was built in 1720, being declared a historical monument of national interest. With a height of 17 m, the historical monument rises on a hill in the centre of the village on a low foundation made of river stone. The building system is made according to the “blockbau” practice, and the plan follows the same division of spaces according to the Byzantine canons: narthex, nave and altar. The plastered wooden walls support the roof with the bell tower with an octagonal helmet covered in shingles, just like the entire roof. The painting, done at the beginning of the 19th century, is still very well preserved. Inside the church, liturgical activity takes place throughout the year.
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The rich forests in Crișul Repede river basin gave people wood for the construction of the beautiful church in Botean, dedicated to “Saint Archangels Michael and Gabriel”. It was built in 1720, being declared a historical monument of national interest. With a height of 17 m, the historical monument rises on a hill in the centre of the village on a low foundation made of river stone. The building system is made according to the “blockbau” practice, and the plan follows the same division of spaces according to the Byzantine canons: narthex, nave and altar. The plastered wooden walls support the roof with the bell tower with an octagonal helmet covered in shingles, just like the entire roof. The painting, done at the beginning of the 19th century, is still very well preserved. Inside the church, liturgical activity takes place throughout the year.
