Fyodorovsky Monastery
Феодоровский монастырь
A women's monastery south of town, its cathedral built by Ivan the Terrible to mark the birth of his son Fyodor. The grounds are neat and full of flowers.
Fyodorovsky Monastery stands beside the road south of town, toward Moscow. Tradition holds that it was founded in 1304 on the site of a battle fought near Pereslavl. In the 16th century Ivan the Terrible funded its rebuilding to commemorate the birth of his son Fyodor to his queen. The five-domed Cathedral of Fyodor was built, followed by the Church of Our Lady of Kazan, a bell tower and walls. It is now an active women's monastery, its gardens are kept immaculate, and the church interior has restored frescoes. Entry is free. Dress modestly, with women covering their heads and wearing long skirts; headscarves can be borrowed at the entrance. It can be visited on the same day as nearby Goritsky Monastery and Danilov Monastery.
Opening hours
about 07:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Goritsky Monastery
- Trinity Danilov Monastery
- Church of the Forty Martyrs & Trubezh Mouth
- St. Nicholas Monastery
- Iron Museum
- Earthen Ramparts & Red Square
- Transfiguration Cathedral
- Botik of Peter the Great Museum