Zheltikov Monastery

Zheltikov Monastery is a monastic complex in Tver situated along the left bank of the Tmak River. The grounds include several churches, residential quarters for monks, and a bell tower that form the physical layout of this religious community.

The monastery was founded in 1394 and initially served as a defensive fortification for the city of Tver. It experienced its period of greatest development during the reign of Peter I before later being repurposed for military use.

The monastery bears the name of a local saint and displays typical features of Russian monastic design. Visitors can observe how these traditional structures reflect the religious life that continues here.

The site is accessible on foot, and religious services take place in the lower section of the bell tower. It is helpful to check service times in advance, as the grounds remain primarily an active place of worship rather than a museum.

From the end of World War II until 2015, the monastic grounds served as a petroleum storage facility for Soviet military forces. This unusual repurposing left physical traces that visitors can still observe today before religious activities resumed.