Monastery of the Barefoot Carmelites

The Monastery of the Barefoot Carmelites is the center of the Catholic Church of the city of Berdichev and the entire district. Throughout history, it continues to play an important role in the spread of culture and education. The monastery is an architectural monument of Ukraine.

The Monastery of the Barefoot Carmelites was built in 1642. It is decorated in Baroque architectural style. The ensemble of the monastery includes a temple with a large dome and two bell towers on the sides. The walls of all buildings are covered with many beautiful frescoes and fine work elements. The monastery is surrounded by large walls that have survived many sieges and have long served as a good protection for the temple.

The monastery had many owners and owners. This is due to the many political and religious changes that have taken place in the area. So, the monastery was in the possession of the monks of the order of Carmelites, and various politicians.

The fortifications of the monastery were used to repel enemy attacks until the Second World War. Therefore, the monastery had to be restored many times. The last large-scale repair work was carried out in 1970-1980. Then the roof and dome of the temple were completely repaired. Now the monastery is used for religious events, and in some rooms classes of music and art schools are held.