The Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, located in Kirillov, Russia, is one of the largest and most historically significant monasteries in the country. Founded in 1397 by Saint Kirill of Belozersk, the monastery became a major spiritual, cultural, and economic center in medieval Russia. It features impressive fortifications, a large number of churches, and a rich collection of ancient Russian art and manuscripts. The architectural ensemble, which includes the Cathedral of the Dormition and the Church of the Archangel Gabriel, showcases the development of Russian ecclesiastical architecture from the 15th to the 18th century.
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