Pechersky Ascension Monastery
Печерский Вознесенский монастырь
A 17th-century men's monastery on the Volga bank, where tent-roofed churches stand against the river view. The whole complex can be seen from the cable car.
Pechersky Ascension Monastery was founded in the 14th century and moved to its present site in 1597 after a landslide. The surviving 17th-century Ascension Cathedral, the tent-roofed Church of St. Euphemius and the bell tower are among the oldest architectural complexes in the city. The monastery has a small historical exhibit hall and a serene courtyard facing the Volga. Entry is free, and visitors should dress modestly. It's about 3 km from the city center, reachable by bus or a walk along the riverbank.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 07:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Nizhny Novgorod Cable Car
- Upper Volga Embankment
- Rukavishnikov Estate
- Chkalov Stairs
- Arsenal Centre for Contemporary Art
- Nizhny Novgorod State Art Museum
- Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin
- Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street