Pokrovsky Cathedral (1510-1514) Pokrovsky
Description:
The Pokrovsky Monastery is associated with a beautiful legend about how Prince Andrei Konstantinovich swam along the river in the Suzdal lands and got into a terrible storm. He promised himself that if he survived, he would build a temple here. The prince survived and kept his word. Therefore, the Pokrovsky Monastery begins its history from the 14th century. Over time, Russian rulers turned it into a place of exile of unwanted wives. Thus the father of Ivan the Terrible, Vasily III, sent his wife Solomonia here. The crowned couple had no children for a long time, and the ruler accused his wife of infertility and ordered her to get a haircut as a nun.
Not only has a rich history Pokrovsky Monastery. Attractive to tourists and ancient architecture. Pokrovsky Cathedral - the main element of the complex - was repeatedly rebuilt, but during the restoration in the 60s of the last century it was returned to its former appearance.
Massive columns, high windows in deep niches are imbued with the spirit of antiquity. To admire the beauty of the monastery, you should go to Suzdal. You can get here by car. There are also many bus routes that are popular with tourists.
