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Suburbs of Yekaterinburg. Kasly casting, functioning monasteries in Urals, Verkhotourye, Verhoturie.
EKATERINBURG SUBURBS
VERKHOTURIE
We suggest that you take a one-day tour to Verkhoturje - truly amazing
village not far from Yekaterinburg, where you can see the most beautiful churches
in Russia and listen to stunning legends about famous ancient monastery…
It's the oldest town of the region,
founded in 1598 according the order of the tzar Fyodor Ioannovich. 300 km from
Yekaterinburg. The town had two main meanings for the state for two centuries.
Verkhoturye is one of the most prominent religious centers in
Russia and dates back 400 years, making it the oldest city in the region. It is
located 300 km from Ekaterinburg, and offers you the chance to see some of the
most famous churches in Russia. This tour is a must for those who are interested
in the religious history of Russia.
You’ll see the churches; each designed in a different
style, within the town fortress, as well as the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
(1703). You’ll visit the following functioning monasteries: Nikolayevsky
monastery, where the relic of the Saint Symeon of Verhoturye is interred,
and Pokrovsky Monestary (1744-53). You’ll see the second largest
cathedral in Russia, the Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Cross, and the House
for honored guests built to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the House of
Romanov. You’ll also be struck by the mesmerizing collection of the Orthodox
museum near the Nikolayevsky Monastery. Women are strongly recommended to wear
skirts and headscarves (or hats) when visiting the monasteries.
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Tour to City and suburbs
