This attraction, which first of all pay attention, when coming to Mozhaysk. It was founded by Saint Ferapont Belozersky in 1408. Located on a high hill on the outskirts of the city, the Luzhetsky monastery is the only one of 18 monasteries that existed in the history of the city. Saint Ferapont lived in the monastery all his life and was buried near its walls. It is the relics of the Saint that attract a large number of pilgrims to the walls of the monastery. During the war of 1812, the monastery was burned down several times. Many buildings were burned and looted, but later Luzhetsky monastery was restored. Now the monastery is a source of spiritual life and a place that has preserved the history of centuries. On one side of the monastery is a birch alley and a pond, on the other – the Holy source of Ferapont, font and chapel.In the village of Isavitsa, 100 m from the Luzhetsky monastery, there is a Holy spring founded by Saint Ferapont himself. In the landscaped area there is a monument to St. Ferapont, an old chapel, belfry, a font and a Church shop. The spring with healing water attracts everyone who wants to be cured and believes in the power of Holy water.In a small Park near the Luzhetsky monastery is a two-storey house, which created his works famous artist Gerasimov SV in the rank of academician, he has long headed the Union of artists of the USSR. Now the house serves as a Museum, which contains the work of an outstanding master, as well as his personal belongings. Here you can see the paintings of the artist, praising the beauty of his native Mozhaisk region and graphic works, which are stored in the Museum more than 450.
Moscow region, Mozhaisk R-n, d. Kolotskoe Kolotsky monastery There are architectural monuments, the fate of which is associated with dozens of historical events and biographies of politicians. Next to them you can feel the flow of time, plunge into the atmosphere of the past years. Such is The kolotsky monastery, one of the oldest in the possession of the Moscow diocese. Mozhaisk, Gerasimov str., 1 Luzhetsky monastery Mozhaisk Luzhetsky Nativity of the virgin Ferapontov monastery-the last of the 18 monasteries of the city, built in the middle Ages. The others didn't survive. This cultural heritage site dates back to the 15th century, its founder — Saint Ferapont was a pupil of Sergius of Radonezh. Mozhaisk, Borodino, 8-9 Mozjajsk the Kremlin The ancient city of Mozhaisk grew out of a small fortress of the 12th century, from which today there is little left. Once the architects likened it to the Moscow city of China: the Mozhaisk Kremlin had several towers that have not survived to our time, and powerful stone walls. Moscow region, Mozhaisk R-n Mozhaisk reservoir Mozhaisk reservoir is a very popular holiday destination in the Moscow region. There are beautiful scenery, clean air, modern infrastructure, including sanatoriums, holiday homes and sports facilities.
During the war of 1812, the monastery was burned down several times. Many buildings were burned and looted, but later Luzhetsky monastery was restored. Now the monastery is a source of spiritual life and a place that has preserved the history of centuries.
On one side of the monastery is a birch alley and a pond, on the other – the Holy source of Ferapont, font and chapel.In the village of Isavitsa, 100 m from the Luzhetsky monastery, there is a Holy spring founded by Saint Ferapont himself. In the landscaped area there is a monument to St. Ferapont, an old chapel, belfry, a font and a Church shop. The spring with healing water attracts everyone who wants to be cured and believes in the power of Holy water.In a small Park near the Luzhetsky monastery is a two-storey house, which created his works famous artist Gerasimov SV in the rank of academician, he has long headed the Union of artists of the USSR.
Now the house serves as a Museum, which contains the work of an outstanding master, as well as his personal belongings. Here you can see the paintings of the artist, praising the beauty of his native Mozhaisk region and graphic works, which are stored in the Museum more than 450.
Mozhaisk, Gerasimov str., 1 Luzhetsky monastery Mozhaisk Luzhetsky Nativity of the virgin Ferapontov monastery-the last of the 18 monasteries of the city, built in the middle Ages. The others didn't survive. This cultural heritage site dates back to the 15th century, its founder — Saint Ferapont was a pupil of Sergius of Radonezh.
Mozhaisk, Borodino, 8-9 Mozjajsk the Kremlin The ancient city of Mozhaisk grew out of a small fortress of the 12th century, from which today there is little left. Once the architects likened it to the Moscow city of China: the Mozhaisk Kremlin had several towers that have not survived to our time, and powerful stone walls.
Moscow region, Mozhaisk R-n Mozhaisk reservoir Mozhaisk reservoir is a very popular holiday destination in the Moscow region. There are beautiful scenery, clean air, modern infrastructure, including sanatoriums, holiday homes and sports facilities.