"Nice place to stop and wslk around. What a change after Uglich city - as if getting to a different universe. 10 minutes will be enough"

Vladimir Tereshchenko

"The monastery stands beyond the Kamenny Stream on a hill known in ancient times as "Ogneva Gora." A pagan temple once stood here, but in 1371, Metropolitan Alexy founded the monastery to strengthen Moscow's position in the Upper Volga region after the sacking of Uglich by Prince Mikhail of Tver.

The monastery enjoyed the favor of royalty; it was visited by Alexei Mikhailovich, Catherine II, and Nicholas II. In the 19th century, the monastery housed an orphanage, a school for children of military personnel, a library, and provided free meals for the homeless. Until 1917, the monastery grounds housed a cemetery, where prominent city residents and monks were buried for 600 years. During Soviet times, the cemetery was destroyed; roses now grow in its place. In 1996, the monastery was transferred to the Russian Orthodox Church and is being restored as a convent.

The Dormition Church was completed in the first half of the 17th century. This outstanding example of tent-roofed architecture became a monument to the city's defenders who fell during the Time of Troubles. It is believed that the church was erected in 1628, when the city was recovering from the Polish-Lithuanian devastation. From 1608 to 1612, Uglich was besieged by the Poles, and residents hid behind the walls of the Alekseevsky Monastery. The Poles, having broken into the monastery, buried everyone alive. For its harmony and beauty, the church was popularly nicknamed "Divnaya."

The church houses the local miraculous icon, "The Candle of the Unquenchable Immaterial Fire" or "The Gatekeeper of Uglich." The tents of "Divnaya" are visible from afar, and from its base, a picturesque view of the city opens up.

The grounds are well-kept; it's worth visiting early in the morning to appreciate the full beauty of this place."

Ксения Хлыстун

"The Alekseevsky Monastery is an active women's monastery. The monastery was founded in 1371. This monastery is home to the very famous and unusual Church of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1628). The temple part of the church is topped with three tent-shaped domes, forming a kind of trident crown. It is called the "Wonderful Church." We were very impressed. Olga Berggolts dedicated her poem to "Wonderful." Read it before visiting. Next to it is the small Church of the Beheading of John the Baptist (1681). Well-kept territory, a very quiet place. The nuns will open the church to you, tell you the history, and lead you to the icon of the "Goalkeeper of Uglich." Photography is prohibited. There are practically no tourists or pilgrims (there were both during the day and in the evening). And this is understandable. Despite its proximity to the city center, a walk to the monastery will not bring you much pleasure, even in good weather. Devastation, no roads. On the way you will find the disgusting Uglich bus station. Better take a taxi and do not spoil your pleasure from visiting this wonderful place."

Antonius