Displaying over 100 painted icons, this museum provides an overview of the celebrated Volyn school of icon painting from the 16th to the 18th century. The highlight is the 'Chelm icon of the Blessed Virgin', which attracts processions of pilgrims to the museum.
Museum of the Volyn Icon
Western Ukraine
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