Church of St. John the Baptist, Religious building in Kirillov, Russia
The stone Church of St. John the Baptist stands with white walls, rounded domes, and multiple arched windows within the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery complex.
Construction of the Church of St. John the Baptist took place between 1531 and 1534, during a period of monastic expansion in northern Russia.
The church demonstrates traditional Russian Orthodox architectural elements with its characteristic onion domes and cross-shaped floor plan arrangement.
Visitors can access the church through the main monastery entrance, with guided tours available in Russian language throughout the regular opening hours.
The bell tower contains a collection of historic bells that were cast by local metalworkers in the 16th century.
Location: городское поселение Кириллов
GPS coordinates: 59.85649,38.37017
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:13
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