Goritsky Monastery (Pereslavl-Zalessky)
Yaroslavl region, Russian Federation 2.3 km of Yuz
Description:
In Pereslavl-Zalessky there are truly epoch-making masterpieces of past times. One of them is the Goritsky Monastery, which looks like a fortress because of the stone fence around it. The monastery was founded in the first half of the XIV century under Ivan Kalita. This name was given to the monastery because of the small mountain. On the eastern side of the monastery there are wonderful Passage Gates with a chic arch - this is a real masterpiece. At the entrance to the monastery you can see the monument to Yuri Dolgoruky. The territory has a historical art museum, which has been open since 1919. Goritsky Monastery in Pereslavl-Zalessky is a majestic, historical, magical place.
Exact address: Pereslavl-Zalessky, Museum Lane, 4. You can get from the bus station of the city by bus number 1.