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PERIAYASLAVL-ZALESKI

 
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The Gortsky Monasterey on this hill south of Periayaslavl was founded in 1337 but nothing remains of that period. The present fortress dates from the18th century. The Uspenski (Assumption) Cathedral was built from 1757. And to the right is the tall barrels and domes of the Church of All Saints.The white wall is 875 yards in perimeter.

 
     

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