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Voznesensky Pechersk monastery it occupies a special place among all monasteries and temples of Nizhny Novgorod. It was founded at the beginning of the XIV century (approximately 1328 or 1330) on the outskirts of Nizhny Novgorod and stands out among other temples with a rich history and a large territory. Despite the fact that now it is located within the city, and almost in the very center, there is a sense of calm and tranquility.
The territory of the monastery is extensive, the walls are painted, the temples are very beautiful. The monastery and its temples are open to tourists, there is even a museum and guided tours are held by appointment. At the entrance, tea and cakes are sold, which are made right here in the monastery. And on the territory there is an alley of busts of the rulers of the Russian state. Of course, this is one of the most interesting and spectacular Religious attractions of Nizhny Novgorod, which we recommend to visit.
Today, the monastery complex occupies more than 5 hectares and includes The Ascension Cathedral with a bell tower (the Cathedral of the ascension of the Lord), the Assumption Church (The Church of the assumption of the Blessed Virgin), The Gate Church of Euthymius of Suzdal, St. Sergius Church (St. Sergius of Radonezh), Peter and Paul Church (Church of Peter and Paul), monks ' cells and outbuildings. In the cell building there is a church-Archaeological Museum and a church shop. The perimeter of the monastery is surrounded by Fortress walls with a length of almost 1 kilometer with four towers. Visitors enter the territory through the western gate, after which you will immediately enter a spacious territory with an alley of busts of the rulers of Russia, a chapel and an old Bell. There are no restrictions on moving around the territory and visiting temples, but you can enter the economic buildings and cells only with permission. To enter the temple, there are traditional rules: Men Without Hats; women with a covered head; flashy and open clothes, mini-skirts and short shorts are unacceptable; photo and video shooting inside the temples.
History
The dates of the foundation of the Pechersk monastery are considered to be 1328 or 1330. At that time, the monk Dionysius set out from the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra on a journey, taking with him the holy image – a copy of the Pechersk icon of the mother of God, which appeared on the wall of the Great Assumption Church in the Kiev-Pechersk monastery for almost three centuries before the foundation of the Pechersk monastery. Reaching the banks of the Volga River on a steep bank, he dug a cave where he spent time in prayer and fasting. Believers from the surrounding area began to flock to him and the construction of a wooden church in the name of the ascension of the Lord began. Cells, outbuildings, belfries grew up next to the new church, and after that it received the current name of the Pechersk monastery in memory of the first caves excavated here.
For almost three centuries, the monastery was built and expanded, stone buildings appeared, but in 1597 almost everything was destroyed by a landslide. Fortunately, no one was injured then, all the monks were taken out in advance.
The temple and monastery were restored in a new place a little closer to the city center. It acquired a completely different look, the work was completed only in the middle of the next XVII century. Since then, the overall architectural appearance has not changed, although the completion was carried out until the XIX century.
During the Soviet period, the monastery was closed and looted "for the needs of the people", but was not destroyed. In 1960, the preserved buildings were given the status of an architectural monument of national significance, and in 1994 the monastery was returned to the Russian Orthodox Church.
🌐 Website: https://nne.ru/ and http://www.pecherskiy.nne.ru/
🕐 Working hours
07:00-18:00, seven days a week. The museum is open from 09:00 to 17:00 with a break from 12:00 to 12:30.
💵 Entrance fee / ticket price
free, donations are welcome. Entrance to the museum adults-100 rubles, schoolchildren, students and pensioners-50 rubles, preschoolers-free of charge;
🚶 How to get there
the monastery is located three kilometers from the Kremlin, Privolzhskaya Sloboda STR., 108 (monastery on the map). You can get there on foot or by Bus 2, 4, 16, 28, 40, 45, 52, 62, 90, trolleybus 26, taxis T17, T2, T24, T40, T45, T46, T57, T60, T62, T78, T83, T85, T90, t97, T98 to the stop "Sennaya". Further from the stop you need to walk to the entrance 10-15 minutes (half a kilometer) downhill. A taxi ride from the Bolshaya Pokrovskaya area will cost from 100 rubles.
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