Top Things to do in Kirillovsky District
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What to do and see in Kirillovsky District, Northwestern District: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Kirillovsky District, Russia including Museum of Dionisy’s Frescoes - Ferapontov Monastery, Kirillo-Belozerki State Historical Architectural Art Museum-Reserve, Mountain Maura, Monastery of St. Kirill, Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, Nila Sorskogo Church, Resurrection Goritskiy Convent, Chapel of St. John the Baptist, Sugorie.
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1. Museum of Dionisy’s Frescoes - Ferapontov Monastery
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5.0 based on 144 reviews
The Museum of Dionisy’s Frescoes is situated in the architectural ensemble of the Ferapontov monastery (St. Ferapont’s monastery) of the 15th-19th centuries in the village Ferapontovo.The Ferapontov monastery was founded in 1398 by the Holy monk Ferapont. During 400 years it was one of the prominent cultural, religious and educational centres of the Belozersk district. The history of the monastery coincided at some focal points with the important historical events of the formation of the Russian centralized state. The monastery became well-known thanks to the activity of St. Martinian, the disciple of St. Kirill Belozersky.
Reviewed By sergeyk147
A must-see whether you travel from Moscow, St Peterburg, Vologda, on a river cruise ship or any other way (except for the plane, of course). Russia has very few monasteries so nicely preserved. By strangle trick of Fortune communists have not only let the complex be but even opened a museum there in 1924. Step inside and you'll understand why these frescoes are on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Never restored - just cleaned! A gem. Mind beautiful surroundings. Don't miss an opportunity to buy local souvenirs and crafts. One of the few places on Earth where you won't face Chinese-made junk. And they are cheap!
2. Kirillo-Belozerki State Historical Architectural Art Museum-Reserve
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4.5 based on 233 reviews
The architectural ensemble of the monastery is one of the most important creations of the Russian artistic culture. The whole medieval town stretches out on the shore of the magnificent Siverskoye Lake. On the territory of 12 hectares there are 11 stone churches of the 15th-18th centuries, numerous service structures surrounded with walls and towers of “The Great Fortress of the Tsar”.
Reviewed By ImpulsivePerth - Perth, Australia
Like other reviewers I arrived by cruise ship but we were allowed plenty of time to be guided around and to explore on our own. We could even return to the dock on any of the regular shuttle buses they had organised. The Kirillo-Belozerki Monastery is now a museum incorporating cathedrals with frescoes, a lacework exhibition and a large collection of icons. The buildings in themselves are breathtaking allowing for their age and state of restoration.
3. Mountain Maura
4. Monastery of St. Kirill
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By GerMar60
What a wonderful place to visit. The grounds and the monastery buildings are lovely (although they do need a bit of care and attention). The museum is fascinating - lots of icons (some from the 15th century).
5. Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By JoopV - Ede, The Netherlands
Founded in 1397 solely by St. Cyril, by that time just a monk who decided to start a little monastery by himself. Starting with some single huts from wood, he built himself, he invited some other monks to join him. However, it started to grow and grow, and many years later it became the largest Monastery of Northern Russia, at the height of its power it owned 400 villages and 20.000 people. Now it's a museum, and needs maintenance badly.
6. Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
7. Nila Sorskogo Church
8. Resurrection Goritskiy Convent
9. Chapel of St. John the Baptist
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
10. Sugorie
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
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