The Golden Ring is a series of towns around Moscow, including Sergei Possad. They are all rich in architecture and history. One of the many churches in Suzdal Another The walls of the massive Saviour Monastery of Euthemyius partially funded by Ivan the Terrible. This is one of seven monasteries. Suzdal in contrast to the grandeur of Sergei Possad, was charming and village- like because the powers that be had sensibly decided to limit the development of this former monastic centre. Some of its buildings were still a bit down at heel, but this rather added to its charm and you could see in these generally more modest and older buildings how the architectural wonders seen in Moscow and Sergei Possad evolved. In this replica of an older church the evolution of the Pskov style can be seen Originally a trade centre, it became a regional capital in the 12 th century before being taken over by Moscow in 1392. After that, it found favour with a succession of tsars...
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