Makaryev (Zheltovodsky) Monastery

Russia / Nizhnij Novgorod / Lyskovo / Набережная ул.
 fortification, nunnery, Medieval / Middle Ages, Russian Orthodox Church

A walled monastery, said to have been originally founded by Venerable Macarius in 1435; existing buildings date from 1651-1667.
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Coordinates:   56°4'59"N   45°3'51"E
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