Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Labovë e Kryqit
Gjirokastër County, Albania

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In the village of Labovë e Kryqit in Gjirokastër County, southern Albania, stands the Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos, a Byzantine-era Orthodox church dating to the early tenth century. Also known locally as Saint Mary church, it represents one of Albania's most significant surviving examples of Byzantine architecture. The building is designated a Cultural Monument of Albania in recognition of its historical and architectural importance.
Movement
- Built
- Type
- church building, historic site
- Heritage
- Cultural Monument of Albania
- Place
- Gjirokastër County, Albania
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Architecturally similar
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Church of the Nativity of Theotokos of KoronisiaArtaion Municipality, Greece
St. Mary's Monastery, KakomeHimarë municipality, Albania
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