Church of the Transfiguration of Our Savior on Nereditsa Hill, 1198

This world famous church is the only extant building of the former small Nereditsky cloister, where there is the village of Nereditsa today. The history of the church goes back to the summer of 1198, when it was erected by Prince Yaroslav Vladimirovich (son of Vladimir) after the death of both his children. Before World War II it was a fully preserved ensemble of Russian mural painting of the late 12th century. Now the church is restored after being seriously damaged during World War II; the restoration of the frescoes is still being carried out. Only the expressive fragments of "The Day of Judgment", the images of the saints and martyrs in sacristy, a few figures in the lower part of the altar, give the possibility to understand and feel its uniqueness.

Hours: 11am – 2pm daily, except Thursdays and Fridays (October 1– March 31); 11am - 4pm (April 1 – September 30). Location: village of Spas-Nereditsy. To get here catch a bus 186 from the Central Bus Station.