Church of the Dormition in Gorodok

The Dormition Cathedral stands on a high hill, featuring white stone walls divided into three sections by pilasters and decorated with ornamental carvings.

Prince Yuri of Zvenigorod commissioned the construction of this cathedral around 1400 within the fortress walls of his residence on Gorodok Hill.

The interior walls, pillars, and dome drums contain fragments of 15th-century frescoes attributed to the renowned painter Andrei Rublev.

Visitors can reach the cathedral by taking a train from Moscow Belorussky Station to Zvenigorod, followed by a 3-kilometer bus ride.

The cathedral walls and major architectural elements subtly narrow toward the top, creating an optical illusion that makes the structure appear taller than its actual height.

Location: Zvenigorod

Inception: 1400

GPS coordinates: 55.73359,36.84027

Latest update: May 12, 2025 15:42