Assumption Cathedral in Kostroma
Description:
The very first stone structure erected in Kostroma is the Assumption Cathedral. It was erected approximately in the 16th century. It is also referred to as “The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Most Holy Mother of God.”
Over time, the temple was repeatedly rebuilt and changed its appearance. The modern appearance of the cathedral is a building of stonework typical of the 17th century. On the south side of the cathedral there are three arches. One of the brightest elements of the cathedral is an ancient lantern, in which the flame never extinguishes, as if illuminating the way of the suffering day and night.
It is known that the cathedral was closed for a while. In the first half of the 20th century, it was turned into a storage of grain.
The cathedral stands on some elevation and consists of several snow-white buildings that stand out brightly against a picturesque background. The temple is located on the territory of the Ipatievsky monastery.
You can get to the cathedral by personal car or public transport to Enlightenment Street.
