Dormition Cathedral
Успенский собор
A white cathedral on Strelka, originally built in 1215, destroyed by Soviet authorities in 1937, and rebuilt on the original site in 2010 to mark the city's millennium.
The Dormition Cathedral is Yaroslavl's earliest cathedral. It was first built in 1215 and rebuilt several times. In 1937, Soviet authorities destroyed it. It was rebuilt on the original site between 2004 and 2010 to mark the city's millennium. The exterior has white walls and golden domes, and its large volume can be seen from the Volga from far away. The interior features newly painted murals, and entry is free. Visit together with Strelka Park and the Metropolitan's Chambers.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Metropolitan's Chambers
- Strelka Park
- Volga Embankment
- Yaroslavl Art Museum (Governor's House)
- Church of Elijah the Prophet
- Church of St Nicholas Nadein
- Music and Time Museum
- Korovniki Ensemble