Northwest Russia

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#Russia #Kuzino #monastery #Kirillov #CyrilBelozersky #Culture Após a chegada a Kuzino fizemos uma curta viagem de ônibus de cerca de 20 minutos e chegamos ao mosteiro Kirillov-Belozersky. É considerado o maior mosteiro do norte da Rússia. No seu interior tem 11 igrejas, a maioria do século 16. Todas belíssimas. Dentro do mosteiro existem 2 priorados: Priorado de Uspensky (Assunção) e o menor, o priorado de Ivanovsky dedicado a St. John o Percursor. As paredes da muralha têm 732 metros de comprimento e 7 metros de espessura. Foi fundado por Saint Cyril em 1397. Upon arrival in Kuzino we took a short bus ride of about 20 minutes and arrived at Kirillov-Belozersky monastery. It is considered the largest monastery in northern Russia. Inside it has 11 churches, most of the 16th century. All beautiful. Within the monastery there are 2 priories: Priory of Uspensky (Assumption) and the smaller, Priory of Ivanovsky dedicated to St. John the Percursor. The walls are 732 meters long and 7 meters thick. It was founded by Saint Cyril in 1397.
#Russia #Kuzino #monastery #Kirillov #CyrilBelozersky #Culture Após a chegada a Kuzino fizemos uma curta viagem de ônibus de cerca de 20 minutos e chegamos ao mosteiro Kirillov-Belozersky. É considerado o maior mosteiro do norte da Rússia. No seu interior tem 11 igrejas, a maioria do século 16. Todas belíssimas. Dentro do mosteiro existem 2 priorados: Priorado de Uspensky (Assunção) e o menor, o priorado de Ivanovsky dedicado a St. John o Percursor. As paredes da muralha têm 732 metros de comprimento e 7 metros de espessura. Foi fundado por Saint Cyril em 1397. Upon arrival in Kuzino we took a short bus ride of about 20 minutes and arrived at Kirillov-Belozersky monastery. It is considered the largest monastery in northern Russia. Inside it has 11 churches, most of the 16th century. All beautiful. Within the monastery there are 2 priories: Priory of Uspensky (Assumption) and the smaller, Priory of Ivanovsky dedicated to St. John the Percursor. The walls are 732 meters long and 7 meters thick. It was founded by Saint Cyril in 1397.
#Russia #Kuzino #monastery #Kirillov #CyrilBelozersky #Culture Após a chegada a Kuzino fizemos uma curta viagem de ônibus de cerca de 20 minutos e chegamos ao mosteiro Kirillov-Belozersky. É considerado o maior mosteiro do norte da Rússia. No seu interior tem 11 igrejas, a maioria do século 16. Todas belíssimas. Dentro do mosteiro existem 2 priorados: Priorado de Uspensky (Assunção) e o menor, o priorado de Ivanovsky dedicado a St. John o Percursor. As paredes da muralha têm 732 metros de comprimento e 7 metros de espessura. Foi fundado por Saint Cyril em 1397. Upon arrival in Kuzino we took a short bus ride of about 20 minutes and arrived at Kirillov-Belozersky monastery. It is considered the largest monastery in northern Russia. Inside it has 11 churches, most of the 16th century. All beautiful. Within the monastery there are 2 priories: Priory of Uspensky (Assumption) and the smaller, Priory of Ivanovsky dedicated to St. John the Percursor. The walls are 732 meters long and 7 meters thick. It was founded by Saint Cyril in 1397.
#Russia #Kuzino #monastery #Kirillov #CyrilBelozersky #Culture Após a chegada a Kuzino fizemos uma curta viagem de ônibus de cerca de 20 minutos e chegamos ao mosteiro Kirillov-Belozersky. É considerado o maior mosteiro do norte da Rússia. No seu interior tem 11 igrejas, a maioria do século 16. Todas belíssimas. Dentro do mosteiro existem 2 priorados: Priorado de Uspensky (Assunção) e o menor, o priorado de Ivanovsky dedicado a St. John o Percursor. As paredes da muralha têm 732 metros de comprimento e 7 metros de espessura. Foi fundado por Saint Cyril em 1397. Upon arrival in Kuzino we took a short bus ride of about 20 minutes and arrived at Kirillov-Belozersky monastery. It is considered the largest monastery in northern Russia. Inside it has 11 churches, most of the 16th century. All beautiful. Within the monastery there are 2 priories: Priory of Uspensky (Assumption) and the smaller, Priory of Ivanovsky dedicated to St. John the Percursor. The walls are 732 meters long and 7 meters thick. It was founded by Saint Cyril in 1397.
The Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery is a male monastery of the Vologda Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church, located on the shore of Siverskoye Lake within the city of Kirillov, Vologda Region, which grew out of the settlement at the monastery. In the XV — XVII centuries - one of the largest and richest monasteries in Russia, the center of the spiritual life of the Russian North. Since 1924 - historical, architectural and art museum-reserve.

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Valaam Monastery

You can learn about the history of Valaam with a visit to Valaam Monastery. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Valaam Monastery

History and Heritage Administration

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in History and Heritage Administration in Cherepovets. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's museums.

History and Heritage Administration

Monument to Peter the Great

Learn about the local history of Petrozavodsk when you take a trip to Monument to Peter the Great. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls.

Monument to Peter the Great

Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery

Learn about the local history of Kirillov when you take a trip to Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery

Vakkosalmi Park

Explore the great outdoors at Vakkosalmi Park, a lovely green space in Sortavala. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Vakkosalmi Park

Murmansk Oceanarium

Enjoy an outing to Murmansk Oceanarium during your stay in Murmansk. Make time to visit the monuments and temples while you're in the area.

Murmansk Oceanarium

Cities near Northwest Russia

Adobe

Arkhangelsk

Kirovsk

Kirovsk

Saint Panteleimon church in Petrozavodsk, Russia

Petrozavodsk

View from Vologda river

Vologda