Goritsky Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Pereslavl-Zalessky, Russia
The monastery buildings stand on a hill near Lake Pleshcheyevo, with white stone walls and towers creating the appearance of a fortress.
Founded in 1301 under Ivan Kalita's rule, the monastery suffered destruction during Khan Tokhtamysh's raid in 1382 and was rebuilt with support from Prince Dmitry Donskoy's wife.
The monastery buildings now house the Pereslavl-Zalessky Historical and Architectural Museum Reserve, displaying collections of religious art and regional artifacts.
The museum complex opens daily except Mondays, with guided tours available in several languages through advance reservations at the main entrance.
The monastery features a water procession tradition where believers sail boats from its walls across Lake Pleshcheyevo on the sixth Sunday after Easter.
Location: Pereslavl-Zalessky
Inception: 14 century
Website: http://goritskiy.ru
GPS coordinates: 56.72158,38.82379
Latest update: May 15, 2025 07:20
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