Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery (Kirillov)

Russia / Vologda / Kirillov
 monastery, orthodox christianity, interesting place, 14th century construction

Male monastery of the Vologda diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church, located on the shore of Lake Siverskoye in the city Kirillov of the Vologda region, which grew out of the settlement at the monastery. In XV-XVII centuries — one of the largest and richest monasteries in Russia, the spiritual center of the Russian North. Since 1924 — Historical, Architectural and Art Museum-Reserve.
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Coordinates:   59°51'25"N   38°22'0"E
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