Sights Pereslavl-Zaleski, Russia

Pereslavl-Zaleski is exceptionally rich in monuments of Russian architecture. In the city of six monasteries: Assumption Goritskii, Trinity Danilov, Fedorov, Nikolsky, Nikolsky, Virgin-Sretenskii, Transfiguration Cathedral XII century (the oldest architectural monument of the North-East Russia), tent-roofed church of St. Peter, Metropolitan (1585) and many other churches.

In the heart of the city on the Red Square is the Savior Transfiguration Cathedral - one of the oldest stone buildings in central Russia. Cathedral - the same age as the city. Its construction began in 1152 and ended in 1157. Cathedral of a seemingly very simple, almost devoid of any decorations. Only under the dome is the only correct geometric ornament. But he really blew from antiquity. In the cathedral is located exhibit on the history of the cathedral.

Near the cathedral is the Metropolitan Church of St. Peter. This construction with a rare name for a church built on the site, where according to legend was going to church, been completed for the trial of the Metropolitan Peter. Happened in 1311. Tver prince accused the Metropolitan that he sold church positions (obviously, instead of giving them worthy of such friends of the prince). Certainly today, when this practice is adopted nation-wide sizes, is somewhat surprising why the problem was not solved as usual.

Downtown covers torn in many places the remnants of the earthworks, which show the boundaries of the ancient city. From the north approaches to the city protects Nikolsky Monastery, which is in the process of restoration. This allows you to easily penetrate the formidable walls which were built in just three years (1561-1564). Inside, while not very neat and tidy, but from the monastery with a beautiful view of the lake and city.

At the other end of town is Goritskii monastery, now - Museum (1354). Today's view of the monastery acquired in the 18 century, when it became the center of a large diocese, which includes more than 600 churches and 20 monasteries. On the diocesan income can be judged by the Uspensky Cathedral, a very extensive and nicely decorated. Without doubt, the museum more than worthy to hold it for several hours.

Third monastery town - Danilov. At one time he also was surrounded by a wall, but to this day she did not live. The monastery was founded by a monk Danila in the 16 th century, and enjoyed the support of the Ivan the Terrible. Today in the single-headed Trinity Cathedral of the monastery again conducted the service. In addition to the cathedral in the territory are building cells and hipped bell tower with a clock.

At 2 km to the north-west of the town is an archaeological site "Kleschinsky complex, the center of the complex is the ancient city Kleschin, which preserved ramparts XII century. Save Target worshiping pagans - blue stone - a huge boulder dark blue weighing 4 tons.

A few kilometers from Pereslavl-Zaleski, in the village is Talitsy Pereslavl Railway Museum. It provides unique samples of narrow-gauge railway equipment. Many exhibits are restored to working condition, regularly used for filming a movie.