Tikhvin, Russia
Dormition Monastery, Tikhvin
The Tikhvin Monastery of the Dormition of the Mother of God is a Russian Orthodox monastery founded in 1560. The monastery is located in the town of Tikhvin, on the left bank of the Tikhvinka River. It hosts the icon of the Theotokos of Tikhvin, one of the most venerated Russian icons.
- City
- Tikhvin
- Country
- Russia
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
Background: Wikipedia