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above the belfry's chapel was a stepped-hipped roof, which was popular at the time. After the fire of 1849, the roofs over the chapel and the cupola were modified from the original. After the
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on the belfry's second tier. The two lower levels of the belfry had some elements of a
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only medieval church structure that survived until the 20th century without any major additions. The current exterior of the church was shaped during restoration works carried out during 1750–1760, by the
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was to hold a museum dedicated to Ivan
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of the 12th century, and combining elements of the 17th and 19th centuries. However, being largely
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on the exterior, the interior remains largely unchanged from its original style.
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