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Submerged Church of St Nicholas
The church in the lake
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Image courtesy of © Alex Iva · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Submerged Church of St Nicholas
When the dam was built, the old village church of St Nicholas was partly flooded. Its shell stands in the lake, in water when levels are high and on dry ground when they fall, usually in late summer and autumn.
Why it's on our list
- In the lake
- Depends on water level
- Best in late summer
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Submerged Church of St Nicholas before you go.