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Stone facade of Limar Church with blue arched door and cross against blue sky
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Limar Church

Saint Mary's Church of Limar is a historic Orthodox church near the village of Limar in Këlcyrë Municipality.

Restored after the communist era, it remains an important place of worship and pilgrimage, especially during the Feast of Saint Mary. The village of Limar is part of the Zagoria Nature Park, enhancing the site's cultural and natural significance.

Saint Mary's Church of Limar is a historic Orthodox church located near the village of Limar in the Këlcyrë Municipality. It is one of the region's most important religious monuments and has served as a place of worship for generations. Damaged during the communist period when religious practice was banned, the church was restored after the 1990s and continues to host religious services and pilgrimages, especially during the Feast of Saint Mary. Surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, it represents both the spiritual and cultural heritage of the Këlcyrë area.

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Stone church of Limar above the village, with mountains in autumn colours
Limar Church with its stone slab roof on a hillside facing snow-dusted mountains