Assumption Cathedral, Sviyazhsk, Orthodox monastery in Sviyazhsk, Russia
The Assumption Cathedral stands on an island formed by three rivers - the Volga, Sviyaga, and Shchuka, featuring white stone walls and domed architecture.
Founded in 1555 by Ivan the Terrible, the monastery complex served as a strategic outpost during the Russian conquest of the Kazan Khanate in the 16th century.
The cathedral walls display a complete cycle of 16th-century frescoes from the era of Ivan the Terrible, representing Orthodox Christian art and religious traditions.
Visitors can access the monastery complex through guided tours, which include the main cathedral, Nicholas Church, and a bell tower reaching 43 meters in height.
The monastery holds the distinction of being one of only two places in Russia with a complete set of original frescoes from the reign of Ivan the Terrible.
Location: Свияжское сельское поселение
GPS coordinates: 55.77043,48.65272
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:24
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