Спасо-Преображенский собор, Orthodox church in Pereslavl-Zalessky, Russia
The Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Savior is a white stone church in Pereslavl-Zalessky, Russia. It has a single dome, four pillars, and three apses, and its walls and decoration are almost entirely original.
The cathedral was founded in 1152 by Prince Yuri Dolgoruky and completed in 1157. It was the first white stone building in northeastern Rus and served as the burial place of local princes.
Inside, the walls are mostly bare, but traces of old frescoes and graffiti can still be seen. The cathedral is still used for Orthodox services, and visitors are welcome to attend.
The cathedral is easy to find near the old ramparts and the Trubezh River. Visitors can walk around the outside at any time, but the inside is only open during services or museum hours.
Alexander Nevsky was baptized in this cathedral. The building also contains the tombs of his son and grandson, which are rarely noticed by visitors.
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