Kirillovsky District

Vologda Oblast

Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Photo by Sérgio Veludo
Photo by Svetlana Lebedeva
Photo by Svetlana Lebedeva

Popular cities in Kirillovsky District

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Após a chegada a Kuzino fizemos uma curta viagem de ônibus de cerca de 20 minutos e chegamos ao mosteiro Kirillov-Belozersky. É considerado o maior mosteiro do norte da Rússia. No seu interior tem 11 igrejas, a maioria do século 16. Todas belíssimas. Dentro do mosteiro existem 2 priorados: Priorado de Uspensky (Assunção) e o menor, o priorado de Ivanovsky dedicado a St. John o Percursor. As paredes da muralha têm 732 metros de comprimento e 7 metros de espessura. Foi fundado por Saint Cyril em 1397.

Upon arrival in Kuzino we took a short bus ride of about 20 minutes and arrived at Kirillov-Belozersky monastery. It is considered the largest monastery in northern Russia. Inside it has 11 churches, most of the 16th century. All beautiful. Within the monastery there are 2 priories: Priory of Uspensky (Assumption) and the smaller, Priory of Ivanovsky dedicated to St. John the Percursor. The walls are 732 meters long and 7 meters thick. It was founded by Saint Cyril in 1397.
Kirillov
Known for Monuments
Kirillov awaits: its monuments and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery
Ferapontovo
Ferapontovo
Known for Monuments
Get away to Ferapontovo! Enjoy the monuments and more.
Lipovskoe
Lipovskoe
Venture to Ferapontov Monastery and Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery—just two of the sights around Lipovskoe.