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A Town of Fifty Churches and One Lake

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18 points23 km6.55 hours

A walk around Pereslavl-Zalessky won't be quick, but it will certainly be fascinating. Panoramic views, myths and legends, ancient churches, and plenty of pleasant impressions await you in this town on Russia's Golden Ring.

Route author

Susanin Team

Things to do

  • 📜 Learn the city's history
  • 🏛️🕰️ Compare the eras
  • 🏰🕵️‍♂️ Discover a legend

Route points (18)

  1. Feodorovsky Convent — point on route “A Town of Fifty Churches and One Lake”

    Feodorovsky Convent

    🕍 Place of worship

  2. D. N. Kardovsky's Mansion — point on route “A Town of Fifty Churches and One Lake”

    D. N. Kardovsky's Mansion

    🏟️ Architectural landmark · 📜 Historic site

  3. S. F. Kharitonov Arboretum — point on route “A Town of Fifty Churches and One Lake”

    S. F. Kharitonov Arboretum

    🌳 Botanical garden

  4. Goritsky Dormition Monastery Ensemble — point on route “A Town of Fifty Churches and One Lake”

    Goritsky Dormition Monastery Ensemble

    🕍 Place of worship · 🏟️ Architectural landmark

  5. Holy Trinity St. Daniel Monastery — point on route “A Town of Fifty Churches and One Lake”

    Holy Trinity St. Daniel Monastery

    🕍 Place of worship · 📜 Historic site

  6. St. Nicholas Convent — point on route “A Town of Fifty Churches and One Lake”

    St. Nicholas Convent

    🕍 Place of worship

  7. Church of the Forty Martyrs — point on route “A Town of Fifty Churches and One Lake”

    Church of the Forty Martyrs

    🕍 Place of worship

  8. Lake Pleshcheyevo — point on route “A Town of Fifty Churches and One Lake”

    Lake Pleshcheyevo

    🌿 Public garden or park

  9. Viewpoint at the City Beach — point on route “A Town of Fifty Churches and One Lake”

    Viewpoint at the City Beach

    🔭 Viewpoint

  10. St. Nikita Monastery — point on route “A Town of Fifty Churches and One Lake”

    St. Nikita Monastery

    🕍 Place of worship · 📜 Historic site

  11. Church of St. Simeon the Stylite — point on route “A Town of Fifty Churches and One Lake”

    Church of St. Simeon the Stylite

    🕍 Place of worship · 🕵️ Urban legend · 🏟️ Architectural landmark

  12. Summer Garden — point on route “A Town of Fifty Churches and One Lake”

    Summer Garden

    🌿 Public garden or park

  13. Church of St. Peter the Metropolitan — point on route “A Town of Fifty Churches and One Lake”

    Church of St. Peter the Metropolitan

    🏟️ Architectural landmark · 📜 Historic site

  14. Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh at the Prison Castle — point on route “A Town of Fifty Churches and One Lake”

    Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh at the Prison Castle

    📜 Historic site

  15. Vladimir Icon Cathedral and Church of St. Alexander Nevsky — point on route “A Town of Fifty Churches and One Lake”

    Vladimir Icon Cathedral and Church of St. Alexander Nevsky

    🕍 Place of worship · 📜 Historic site

  16. World of Railways Museum — point on route “A Town of Fifty Churches and One Lake”

    World of Railways Museum

    🏛️ Museum

  17. Hand-Pump Trolley Ride — point on route “A Town of Fifty Churches and One Lake”

    Hand-Pump Trolley Ride

    ⚙️ Industrial site

  18. Botik of Peter I Museum-Estate — point on route “A Town of Fifty Churches and One Lake”

    Botik of Peter I Museum-Estate

    🏛️ Museum · 🏟️ Architectural landmark · 📜 Historic site

Church of St. Simeon the Stylite in Pereslavl-Zalessky

Point on route “A Town of Fifty Churches and One Lake”

Church of St. Simeon the Stylite — point on route “A Town of Fifty Churches and One Lake”

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Church of St. Simeon the Stylite

🕍 Place of worship • 🕵️ Urban legend • 🏟️ Architectural landmark

Historical Background

In its present form, with the main altar dedicated to St. Simeon the Stylite, the church has existed since 1771. It is mentioned in documents from 1628 onward and stands on Rostovskaya Street.

Architecture

The church is an example of the so-called “Pereslavl Baroque.” Outwardly it resembles the famous Sukharev Tower in Moscow. The church's venerated relics are the icon of Our Lady of Kazan and the icon of St. Spyridon of Trimythous.

Myths and Legends

Since olden times people have come to this church, among other things, to pray to the Lord for material well-being. Unusual and surprising, but true.