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Gjirokastër County, Albania

Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Labovë e Kryqit

Gjirokastër County, Albania

Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Labovë e Kryqit
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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.

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Type
church building, historic site
Heritage
Cultural Monument of Albania
Place
Gjirokastër County, Albania

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