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Ipatiev Cloister in Kostroma

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The first mention of the Ipatiev Cloister in Kostroma in the chronicles dates back to 1432. The monastery is located near the confluence of the Kostroma and Volga Rivers. It was here that Mikhail Romanov was elected Russian tsar.

The first mention of the Ipatiev Cloister in Kostroma in the chronicles dates back to 1432. The monastery is located near the confluence of the Kostroma and Volga Rivers. It was here that Mikhail Romanov was elected Russian tsar.

© Hans-Georg SchnaakThe first mention of the Ipatiev Cloister in Kostroma in the chronicles dates back to 1432. The monastery is located near the confluence of the Kostroma and Volga Rivers. It was here that Mikhail Romanov was elected Russian tsar.
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The first mention of the Ipatiev Cloister in Kostroma in the chronicles dates back to 1432. The monastery is located near the confluence of the Kostroma and Volga Rivers. It was here that Mikhail Romanov was elected Russian tsar.
© Hans-Georg SchnaakView of the Ipatiev Cloister in Kostroma.
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View of the Ipatiev Cloister in Kostroma.
© Hans-Georg SchnaakThe cloister wall is 11 meters high and has 10 towers.
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The cloister wall is 11 meters high and has 10 towers.
© Hans-Georg SchnaakRomanov Boyars Chambers (built in the late 16th century).
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Romanov Boyars Chambers (built in the late 16th century).
© Hans-Georg SchnaakView of the “New City” court.
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View of the “New City” court.
© Hans-Georg SchnaakBell tower (built in 1645-1646).
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Bell tower (built in 1645-1646).
© Hans-Georg SchnaakRestoration work in the cloister.
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Restoration work in the cloister.
© RIA Novosti . Hans-Georg SchnaakView from the window of the Romanov Boyars’ Chambers.
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View from the window of the Romanov Boyars’ Chambers.
© Hans-Georg SchnaakCloister gate.
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Cloister gate.
© Hans-Georg SchnaakThe Trinity Cathedral (built in 1650-1652) is the cloister’s main cathedral.
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The Trinity Cathedral (built in 1650-1652) is the cloister’s main cathedral.
© Hans-Georg SchnaakThe golden dome of the Trinity Cathedral.
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The golden dome of the Trinity Cathedral.
© Hans-Georg SchnaakView of the cloister from the Volga River.
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View of the cloister from the Volga River.
© Hans-Georg SchnaakView of the cloister from the Volga River.
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View of the cloister from the Volga River.
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