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RussiaDescription and whether it's worth visiting
St. George Convent in Yessentuki is a modern monastery. Its founding date is considered to be 2006, although the original church on this site was established in 1998. The exterior is clad in white marble from the Koelga quarry in Chelyabinsk. An eight-pointed Star of Bethlehem is set into the church floor, and there's a bronze monument to St. George the Victorious on the grounds.
The monastery complex is large. It consists of a closed section for the nuns (with a beautiful flower garden in summer) and an area accessible to visitors: St. George's Church, a bell tower, a baptismal font, a holy spring chapel, and a church shop. You can take holy water and take a dip.
The monastery grounds are beautiful, very green and well-kept in summer, which contrasts sharply with the surrounding steppe landscape. Tourists can visit the monastery, walk around the grounds, and tour the church. You can book a tour of the monastery by calling +7 (928) 362-53-05.
A beautiful St. Sophia Church is being built nearby. From the church platform, there's a magnificent view of Mount Beshtau. There's a spacious parking lot, all free.
Our honest advice: This place is truly worth visiting, even if you're not religious. The architecture, the well-kept grounds, the view of Beshtau, and the chance to take holy water — all of this makes the trip interesting. The monastery is located outside the city, so it's best to set aside an hour or two and go there as a dedicated destination.
🌐 Official website: mgeorg.ru
🕐 Opening hours
Daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
💵 Entry fee / ticket prices
Free, donations are welcome. Parking is free.
🚶 How to get there
The monastery is located outside the city of Yessentuki, 8 kilometers from the center (monastery on the map). You can only get there by taxi (from 250 RUB via apps) or your own car. You can also take suburban minibus #16 or any bus heading toward Kislovodsk to the "Bely Ugol" stop, then walk about two kilometers.
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