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St. Panteleimon cathedral (Georgia)
St. Panteleimon (Saint Pantaleon) cathedral, the biggest in Abkhazia, was built in XIX century. Women allowed to visit the monastery should wear long skirts and be head covered
Annunciation Church (1688), a redbrick five-domed temple with three-tier belfry, is a true adornment of Volga Quay. There are well-preserved frescoes by Fyodor Ignatyev's artel (1709)
Assumption Church, Nikolo-Rozhok village (Russia)
Assumption Church in Nikolo-Rozhok village is the most interesting example of harmonious combination of Old Russian architectural traditions with the early Baroque style
Assumption of the Mother of God Church (Russia)
Assumption of the Mother of God Church (1553), was the first stone building in the town. Five-domed temple with massive bell-tower; carved iconostasis with icons of 16 c.
Belfry of the Uspensky cathedral (Russia)
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
Cathedral of Nativity of Virgin (Russia)
Cathedral of Navity of Virgin (1490) was the first stone building in Ferapontov monastery. There are preserved frescoes and icons painted by Dionisius the Wise
Cathedral of Our Lady of Smolensk, Novodevichy Convent (Russia)
The monumental Cathedral of Our Lady of Smolensk in Novodevichy Convent was built after the model of Dormition Cathedral in Kremlin; well-preserved frescoes of 16th century
Cathedral of the Annunciation (Russia)
The elegant nine-domed Cathedral of the Annunciation, built in 15th century in tradition of Moscow and Pskov architectural schools, was a family chapel of Moscow Grand Princes
Cathedral of the Archangel (Russia)
The Archangel Cathedral on the Sobornaya Square of Kremlin was built at the beginning of 16th century in the traditions of Russian and Italian architecture by the Venetian Aleviz Novy
Cathedral of the Nativity (Russia)
Cathedral of the Navity (1222-25) is one of the eight famous White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal, a masterpiece of Russian medieval architecture
Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Saviour (Russia)
The monumental Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Saviour, built in 1887-1896 in the Byzantine style, is the main gem of the historic-cultural complex of Valaam monastery
Sobornaya Square is surrounded by Palace of Facets, Patriarch's Palace, Dormition, Archangel and Annunciation Cathedrals, Deposition Church and Ivan the Great Bell Tower
Christmas Church with separate standing overgate hip-roof bell-tower of unique architecture is a most interesting monument of Yaroslavl architecture of 17 c.
Church of Elijah the Prophet (Russia)
Majestic Church of Elijah the Prophet with hip-roof side-chapel and bell-tower is one of the most expressive and harmonious architectural ensembles of 17 c. and the symbol of Yaroslavl
Church of Nikola Nadein (Russia)
Church of Nicola Nadein (1620-22) was the first stone temple in Yaroslavsky Posad. It has frescoes by Lyubim Ageev's artel and magnificent gilded Baroque iconostasis
Church of St. John the Warrior (Russia)
Church of St. John the Warrior in Bolshaya Yakimanka street is a remarkable monument of church architecture of the beginning of 18th century, built in early Russian Baroque style
Church of the Archangel Michael (Russia)
The graceful five-domed Church of the Archangel Michael built in 1657 is interesting not only with its outward appearance, but also with frescoes painted by Fyodor Fyodorov's artel in 1731
Church of the Ascension, Kolomenskoye (Russia)
Church of the Ascension in Kolomenskoye village is a brilliant masterpiece of world architecture, a first stone steepled church in Russia, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Church of the Epiphany (Russia)
Church of The Epiphany (1684-93) is known for its frescoes, polychrome tile facade decoration and six-tier gilded iconostasis in Ukrainian Baroque style
Church of the Intercession at Fili (Russia)
The most beautiful Church of the Intercession at Fili, erected in the end of 17th century in honour of the victory over the Polish army, is a true masterpiece of the early Moscow Baroque style
Church of the Intercession on the Nerl (Russia)
Church of the Intercession on the Nerli (1165) is a true gem of Vladimir-Suzdal architecture, one of the most beautiful Russian white stone temples
Church of the Saviour-over-the-Galleries (Russia)
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
Church of the St. Isidore the Blessed (Russia)
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.
Church of the Theotokos Joy of All Who Sorrow (Russia)
Church of Icon of the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow" in Ordynka street is one of the most beautiful churches in Zamoscvorechye district, a monument of Russian architecture
Church Spasa on the City (Russia)
Church of Our Savior in the City with its five mighty domes and two hip-roofs (1672) is one of the most imposing on the quay of Kotorosl. Inside are preserved frescoes painted in 1693
Dimitrievsky Cathedral (Russia)
Dimitrievsky Cathedral in Spaso-Yakovlevsky monastery, a fine exemple of Russian provincial classicism, was built in 1794-1801 at the expense of earl Sheremetyev
Dormition Cathedral with partly preserved frescoes by Andrey Rublev is one of the best architectural monuments of Old Russia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Dormition Cathedral, a monumental temple, built in 15th century by Italian architect Aristotle Fioravanti, is the most sacred place of Russia, its former spiritual and political center
Epiphany Cathedral at Yelokhovo (Russia)
The Epiphany Cathedral at Yelokhovo, a remarkable in beauty and elegance temple in the late Empire style with slender four-tier bell-tower, is one of the most famous Moscow temples
Great Cathedral of the Theotokos of the Don (Russia)
Great Cathedral of Donskoy Monastery, built in the end of 17th century in hohour of the Theotokos of the Don, is noted for its unique architecture and beautiful painted iconostasis
Holy Protection Cathedral at the Martha and Mary Convent (Russia)
Holy Protection Cathedral at the Martha and Mary Convent was built in 1913 by architect Shchusev and painted by artists Korin and Nesterov; in 2006 it was returned to the Church
Kazan Cathedral, a monumental five-domed temple in the late classicism style, was built on the territory of Kazan Convent in 1835-1845 by the design of architect A. Melnicov
Kazanskaya church is an Orthodox Parish of Our Lady of Kazan Icon. It was built in 1915 by the architect Nicholas Nikonov in Moscow-Yaroslavl style of XVI century
Kazanskaya Church, the oldest in the city, is noted primarily for its well-preserved frescoes, painted by Yaroslavl icon-painters in the second half of 17 c.
Kazansky Cathedral, built in 1811 by Andrey Voronikhin is dedicated to Our Lady of Kazan, probably the most venerated icon in Russia
Mikhail Archangel Church (Russia)
Michael the Archangel Church is very beautiful. It has never been rebuilt, and preserved the original look to recent days
Ostashkov's Trinity cathedral (Russia)
Erected in the end of 17th century, Ostashkov's Trinity cathedral with bell-tower was the firstling of stone architecture of this land and has long served as a model for local builders
Resurrection Cathedral (Russia)
One ohe main pride of the city, Resurrection Cathedral erected in 1678, can be compared in beauty and grandeur with the best masterpieces of Yaroslavl architecrure
Saint Sophia Cathedral (Russia)
In Novgorod Saint Sophia Cathedral (XI century) the relics of Prince Vladimir Yaroslavich and miraculous icon «Sign of Our Lady» are kept
Sampsonievsky Cathedral (Russia)
Sampsonievsky Cathedral was erected in the beginning of XVIII century in honor of the victory of Russian troops under the Swedes on Poltava
Spasa Nereditsa church (Russia)
Spasa Nereditsa church - Church of Our Savior in Novgorod is a unique architectural monument of XII century, fully restored in the mid-twentieth century
Spaso-Preobrazhensky cathedral (Russia)
Transfiguration Cathedral (1668-1670) is the five-domed temple, typical sample of russian church architecture of previous centure, known for its unique carved iconostasis
Spaso-Preobrazhensky cathedral (Russia)
The grandiose Transfiguration Cathedral in late classicism style (1838) and tall many-tier bell-tower, erected earlier, are an expressive architectural dominant of city's historical center
St. Demetrius' Cathedral (Russia)
St. Demetrius Cathedral (the end of 12 c.) is notable for its noble forms and ideal proportions. Its walls are decorated with beautiful stone fretwork (more than 600 bas-reliefs)
St. Isaac’s Cathedral (Russia)
St. Isaac's Cathedral or Isaakievskiy Sobor is the largest in Saint Petersburg. The design belongs to the French-born architect Auguste de Montferrand (1786–1858)
St. John the Baptist Church (Russia)
John the Baptist Church, a grandiose 15-domed temple with slender many-tier belfry and graceful Holy Gates is a world famous monument of Russian church architecture of 17 c.
The Savior (Spassky) Cathedral of the Andronikov Monastery (Russia)
The Savior Cathedral (Spassky cathedral) of the Andronikov Monastery, built in 15th cent., is the oldest monastery temple in Moscow, with partly preserved frescoes by Andrey Rublev
Transfiguration Cathedral (Russia)
Transfiguration Cathedral (1668-1670) is the five-domed temple, typical sample of russian church architecture of previous centure, known for its unique carved iconostasis.
Transfiguration Church, Kizhi (Russia)
The main wonder of Kizhi is the world famous 22-domed Transfiguration Church, built in 1714 without a single nail; a unique monument of Russian wooden architecture
Trinity Church, an imposing redbrick building in so called pseudo-Byzantine style, constructed in 1913-16 by the design of architect and artist S. Zharov
Uspensky (Dormition) Cathedral, the main edifice of Rostov Kremlin's ensemble, is a monumental five-domed temple, fascinating with noble simplicity of its forms
Verkhospassky Cathedral (Russia)
Verkhospassky Cathedral by Terem Palace is a complex of several family chapels, covered by one roof, adorned with eleven elegant domes with delicate openwork crosses
Zachatievsky Cathedral (Russia)
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
Сrystal museum, Georgievsky cathedral (Russia)
Crystal Museum is quartered in Georgievsky cathedral, a magnificent architectural monument of the end of 19 c., built in pseudo Russian style by the design of L. Benua
Echmiadzin Cathedral (Armenia)
Echmiadzin Cathedral, one of the most ancient monuments of Christianity, was built in IV century, after Christianity has became the state religion of Armenia
