The Church of Saints Peter and Paul — a Roman Catholic church from 1908 in Zdolbuniv, one of the main historical landmarks of the city. Its tall bell tower is visible from many streets, and the history of the church has unusual twists.
History
A few years after its construction, the church was rebuilt, and the majestic bell tower was added about thirty years later so that it would be taller than the then wooden Orthodox church. In 1960, the Soviet authorities closed the church and opened a furniture store in it. Instead of a cross, a red star was placed on the bell tower, and electronic chimes rang every hour — because of this, the church was nicknamed the “Zdolbuniv Kremlin.” The chimes, however, were soon turned off: they disturbed the residents.
In 1992, the church was returned to the parishioners, and since then it has been restored several times. Today, not only are services held here, but Polish language classes are also conducted.
Legend
Locals say that there is an entrance to underground passages beneath the church tower: one supposedly leads to the Church of the Dormition, the other to the city council building.
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Nearby
Zdolbuniv — about the city of railways and cement, Rivne — 15 minutes away.
