Goritsy is a village known for the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery. This historic complex, located on the shores of Lake Siverskoye, is a collection of the 15th to the 17th century churches. It is surrounded by fortress walls, crowned with magnificent towers, and decorated with brick patterns. Uspensky Cathedral with its magnificent display of icons and frescoes is the highlight of the visit. There is one of the best collections of Russian Icons in the World.
The Russian North has always appealed to monks and saints. Since the 15th century numerous monasteries and cloisters have been founded throughout the northern part of the country and reached the White Sea coast line. The relics of the saints' bodies still lie intact in the monasteries. Perhaps the cloisters and monasteries went through all the troubles and turmoil of the 20th century thanks to them.
Here in the land of white nights one can step back in time to an era that exemplified grace and tranquility where many Russian sanctuaries and sacred places are preserved in their original appearance.