Yuriev Monastery
Юрьев монастырь
An ancient monastery on the shore of Lake Ilmen at the source of the Volkhov River; its 1119 Cathedral of St. George is a masterpiece of medieval Russian architecture.
The monastery is traditionally said to have been founded in 1030 and is regarded as one of Russia’s oldest monasteries. The Cathedral of St. George has three domes arranged asymmetrically and was built by the master Peter. The blue, star-studded Church of the Cross added in the 19th century and the tall bell tower are also photogenic. The monastery is still home to monks, and admission is free, but women must wear headscarves. It is about 5 kilometers from the city center, reachable by bus, and can be combined with a visit to the Museum of Wooden Architecture.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Vitoslavlitsy Museum of Wooden Architecture
- Rurikovo Gorodishche
- Peryn Skete
- Church of the Saviour at Nereditsa
- Znamensky Cathedral
- Yaroslav's Court
- Church of the Transfiguration on Ilyina Street
- Pedestrian Bridge over the Volkhov