Spaso-Evfimievsky Monastery was erected in Suzdal in the middle of the 14th century as a defensive structure. Strong walls of the monastery have survived to this day, and with them a whole complex of structures that will interest any tourist. Let's start with the Transfiguration Cathedral, which, according to historians, belongs to the 16th century. Temple, in spite of the last century, in good condition, in particular, remained untouched by time, his famous frescos and murals.

Not far from the cathedral you can see three more churches, which are also part of the ensemble of the Savior-Evfimievsky monastery of Suzdal. This is the Annunciation Gate Church, St. Nicholas Church and the Assumption Refectory Church. They can be viewed on a par with the Transfiguration Cathedral.

Now the Spaso-Evfimievsky monastery is inactive and serves mainly for the benefit of tourists as a museum complex. Nevertheless, every hour visitors to the monastery can hear the chime, issued bell ringers belltower. By the way, the old clock is installed on the tower.

If desired, a prison castle can also be visited in the Spaso-Evfimievsky Monastery. In this prison were held initially objectionable Catherine II the prisoners, and in Soviet times -. Political prisoners and German prisoners of war

During the tour of the Monastery of Our Savior and St. Euthymius not miss the crypt Duke Mikhail Pozharsky, really resting here. And you can visit the monastery every day from 10.00 to 18.00, except for Monday and the last Thursday of the month. By the way, entry into the territory of Spaso-Euthymius monastery surcharge.

All prices are as of November 2013

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