Transfiguration Cathedral

Like an Elder Statesman

This is an old cathedral within a Monastery. It's design is interesting and again the white exterior stands out against the surroundings. We visited it on a shore excursion of our Viking River Cruise.

Like an Elder Statesman

This is an old cathedral within a Monastery. It's design is interesting and again the white exterior stands out against the surroundings. We visited it on a shore excursion of our Viking River Cruise.

Part of the Monastery

The Cathedral is closed most of the time, but the monastery is always open and, according to me, the main attraction. It was founded in the 12th. century and protected by a great white wall. There are...

Part of the Monastery

The Cathedral is closed most of the time, but the monastery is always open and, according to me, the main attraction. It was founded in the 12th. century and protected by a great white wall. There are...

Interesting Complex

Spent some time wandering around this walled complex of the Transfiguration Monastery. The Transfiguration Cathedral is often closed to protect its frescoes from moisture. The other buildings in the c...