Fortress Chapel

Orthodox churches are full of iconic art, and this one was no exception.  The chapel itself maybe measures fifteen feet square, generously.  It's a simple square with no pews - Orthodox congregations stand through the whole up to three hour services.  The art is handpainted in most places, and usually very stylized and elaborate.

At The Top

 Here's the top of  the fortress.  As you can see, although it sits next to the Dniester (Nistru) River, it has a great view of the countryside.

Big Tree

I think the giant tree on the left is done  Yay!

Through The Windows

 All these photos were taking from inside the fortress at Soroca looking out.  

Bits Of Roof

Little bits of rooftop appear on the bottom side of this.  

Inside The Fortress

These photos are all of the inside of the fortress at Soroca.  As you can see, it was a sunny summer day.  I'd hate to have to be in this draft place in winter!

Right At Halfway

This is coming along and is pretty, but it's huge for a Christmas ornament.  Now I'm on the narrowing down part.