St Alexey of Akatov Women’s Monastery

This out-of-the-way restored nunnery, founded in 1674, is near the river on lovely grounds, which include a tiny graveyard surrounded by colourful, lopsided cottages. The interior of the church is covered entirely with frescoes. If you're lucky, you'll catch the nuns' choir in action.

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