Transfiguration Cathedral

Like an Elder Statesman

This is an old cathedral within a Monastery. It's design is interesting and again the white exterior stands out against the surroundings. We visited it on a shore excursion of our Viking River Cruise.

Part of the Monastery

The Cathedral is closed most of the time, but the monastery is always open and, according to me, the main attraction. It was founded in the 12th. century and protected by a great white wall. There are...

Interesting Complex

Spent some time wandering around this walled complex of the Transfiguration Monastery. The Transfiguration Cathedral is often closed to protect its frescoes from moisture. The other buildings in the c...

Its outstanding features are its helmet shaped domes and its age

The Transfiguration Cathedral is located in the Spassky -PreobrazhenskyMonastery complex. It is the oldest building in Yaroslavl with a foundation that is 800 years old and the church 500 years old. T...

Sparkling Domes

Visiting on a sunny day, the golden domes were sparkling in the sunshine. We were treated to an acapella choral performance in the undercroft, giving an insight into Russian folk music.