Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Special place. Wonderful people.

It looks beautiful from the outside, but it was not possible to get inside, due to the very limited access of tourists due to considerations of preserving the frescoes. Groups of no more than 40 people are allowed in every 1.5 hours. Admission is free, but you need to take a free ticket at the museum shop nearby. Unfortunately, this information is not available at the entrance to the complex. You will learn about the reasons for the restriction after visiting the museum shop (there is a small exhibition dedicated to the history of the temple, the history of restoration and the history of Christianity). Those. there is not the best information.

The frescoes are impressive. Getting in is a bit difficult: tickets are issued in half an hour. Why it is impossible to take tickets at a convenient time, or to let them in in the order of the queue (one left - one entered) is not clear.

We came with friends to see almost everything is closed for lunch and even for two hours.

I definitely advise you to take a guide, he will tell you in detail about the history of all the structures, the whole island and the inhabitants. The temple is very beautiful, a must visit. at the entrance you need to cover your legs and head for the girls. there is a modern museum. A lot of work was done to restore the entire complex and icons. The icons are very beautiful. Tickets for access to the icons are provided free of charge at the box office of the museum. the whole territory of the temple is ennobled.