Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery

December 04, 2024

One of the oldest monasteries found in the Volga region is the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery. It dates back to the 13th century. Together with the historical city center of Yaroslavl, it has made it onto the UNESCO World Heritage Site List. At the centre of the monastery is the large fresco covered cathedral and a bell tower which you can climb up to get great views over the river. The various buildings and towers of the monastery host a series of exhibitions about the region and there are also various souvenir stalls and tea stands dotted around.

Unesco: Historical Centre of the City of Yaroslavl
RR: Unesco RR
Date: Nov 7

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