The Architectural ensemble is striking with the majestic Transfiguration Cathedral, a high bell tower, beautiful temples and strong walls.
The complex of the monuments of the Solovetskiy museum-sanctuary is included into the List of World Heritage Sites.
The history of the monastery has started in the 15th century, when the first monks appeared in the Solovki. Then the monastery has become one of the most respectable monasteries in Russia.
Except its founders, the reverends Zosima, Savvatiy and Herman, the prelate Philip, the Metropolitan of Moscow and all Rus', who made a lot to strengthen the monastery and make it flourish.
During the centuries it had to function as a military fortress and a state prison.
The holy relics of the reverends Zosima, Savvatiy and Herman, the miracle workers of Solovki, were taken back to the monastery in 1992.This year the monastery was reborn after a long desolation.
The tourists and the pilgrims arrive here every year to get closer to the grace and inspiration.
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