Kirillov

Among the towns of Vologda Oblast, Kirillov stands out for the vast Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery rising on the shore of Lake Siverskoye. Founded in 1397 by St Cyril of Belozersk, the monastery developed into one of Russia’s major northern religious and cultural centres; its formidable walls and towers reflect centuries of expansion and defence. The Kirillo-Belozersky Museum-Reserve now preserves churches, collections and historic structures within the monastic grounds. Kirillov belongs to the lake-dotted Belozerye area, where forests and water shape the wider setting. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Kirillov and the Belozerye region relate to their surroundings.

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