Catherine's Church. Chernigov webcam online

Not far from the place where the intertwined boundaries of such different, yet such similar StatesUkraine, RussiaandBelarussettled one of the most beautiful Ukrainian cities – Chernigov, which has a rich cultural and historical heritage. The picturesque nature of the banks of the Desna river, which is the town and its mild climate and huge variety of architectural sights, makeChernigovvery popular among tourists. After all Chernigov third account is in the list of historical cities of Ukraine, after Kyiv and Lviv. Chernigov originates from the castle built here in the late seventh century. The main historical and cultural value of the city – Chernihiv Detinets (Shaft) and its surroundings are now the historic center of the city, where the greatest concentration of attractions. After the Shaft, be sure to visit the numerous ancient churches of Chernihiv, come to our era from the time of Ancient Rus. It is the oldest religious building is the Cathedral, which was erected in the XI century, on the initiative of the son of the founder of Russian Orthodoxy, Vladimir Svyatoslavich. Another temple of this period in Chernihiv is the Borisoglebsky Cathedral, located close to the Saviour, and one with him in the National reserve "ancient Chernihiv". Near Chernihiv Shaft also has the elegant building of the Church. Catherine, which was erected in the Ukrainian Baroque style, in memory of the Cossack troops Yakov Lyzogub, heroically fought at the walls of the Turkish fortress at the end of the XVII century. Of particular interest to pilgrims is also the Eletsky Uspensky monastery, which, according to legend, was founded in the place where one of the fir trees growing there appeared an icon of the Mother of God. The monastery is an architectural ensemble, which includes the assumption Cathedral and the Peter and Paul Church, bell tower, cloisters, stone wall and necropolis, as well as extant and one of a kind wooden building of Cossack hat Theodosius Uglich. Near the monastery is the once part of it College who has learned a huge number of eminent physicians, and today there are various exhibitions and expositions. Another famous Chernihiv monastery is Troitsko-Ilyinsky, which is located on Boldyrevoj mountain and was founded within the Antoniev cave, and later, the monastery was built the Church of St. Elijah and the Trinity Cathedral, which was fixed in the name of the monastery complex. Near the monastery is shrouded in mystical beliefs of the pagan mound "Black grave", where many will argue, rests the founder of the Chernigov Prince Black. Appearance and Yeletsky and Trinity-Ilyinsky monasteries often associated with staying on these lands, "father of Russian monasticism" St. Anthony of the caves. Some more interesting historical sights of Chernihiv are Red square, considered one of the most beautiful areas of the modern city and also the Home of the regimental office.