Avraamiev-Bogoyavlensky monastery, according legend founded in 11 c. on the place of pagan temple, dedicated to Veles, is one of the first strongholds of Christian faith in Russia
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Architectural and historical monuments of Rostov the Great, one of the oldest cities of the Golden Ring, are the invaluable heritage not only of Russian, but also of world culture |
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Belfry of the Uspencky Cathedral (1682-1687) is a unique musical instrument with 15 bells weighing up to 32 tons, which made Rostov chimes famous all over the world |
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Church of the Savior over the Galleries (1675) is one of the main structures of Rostov Kremlin's complex. Its unique interior is decorated wirh splendid frescoes by Yaroslavl icon-painters |
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Church of the St. Isidore the Blessed (1566), one of the first stone buildings in Rostov, stands in the city's center and is surrounded by ancient earth ramparts, erected in 17 c. |
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Dimitrievsky Cathedral in Spaso-Yakovlevsky monastery, a fine exemple of Russian provincial classicism, was built in 1794-1801 at the expense of earl Sheremetyev |
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Rostov Finift, miniature painting in heat-resistant enamel paints on enamel, applied on copperware, is russian folk artistic handicraft existing from 17 c. |
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Rostov Kremlin (Metropolitan's residence) is a historic-cultural monument of world significance. Celebrated masterpieces of architecture, mural painting and chime music |
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Spaso-Yakoblevsky monastery on Nero Lake is the most beautiful in Rostov. Its exceptionally expressive architectural ensemble plays an important role in the city's appearance |
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Uspensky (Dormition) Cathedral, the main edifice of Rostov Kremlin's ensemble, is a monumental five-domed temple, fascinating with noble simplicity of its forms |
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Varnitsky Trinity monastery is presently restored to life ancient cloister, founded in 1427 at the birth-place of Saint Sergius of Radonezh. It |
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Zachatievsky (originally Troitsky) Cathedral, five-domed stone temple in "uzorochye" style, was built in 1686. Its frescoes, painted in 1689, are one of the the best among Rostov murals |
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