Ascension Monastery (Pereyaslav-Khmelnytsky)

Ascension Monastery in Pereyaslav-Khmelnytsky is a monument of national importance architecture. The construction of the complex began with the creation of the Ascension Cathedral in 1700. The construction of the temple was paid by the Ukrainian hetman Ivan Mazepa.

The Ascension Monastery in Pereyaslav-Khmelnitsky is a monument of architecture of national importance. The construction of the complex began with the creation of the Ascension Cathedral in 1700. The construction of the temple was paid by the hetman of Ukraine Ivan Mazepa. Further, the area around the cathedral began to be actively built up. The first settlements, kitchens, houses for visitors appeared. In 1738 a collegium was opened on the territory of the monastery, but after 10 years the wooden building of the school during the fire was destroyed. The new building of the collegium was decided to be built of bricks, the construction was completed only in 1757. Finally, the ensemble of the monastery was formed in 1782 and ended with the construction of the Varvarinskaya church.

The architecture of the Ascension Monastery was badly damaged during the revolution and World War II, the Varvarinskaya church was destroyed, and other structures were affected.

In addition to objects of spiritual culture, the museum houses the museum of the great Ukrainian philosopher Grigory Skovoroda. The opening took place in 1970. Also, on the 30th anniversary of the victory in the Second World War, a museum-diorama "Battle for the Dnieper" was opened in the building of the Ascension Cathedral.

The Ascension Monastery is located in the historical suburb of Pereyaslav-Khmelnytsky and has access to the central square of the city. Ascension Cathedral and bell towers are the main architectural pearls in the city landscape, they can be seen from everywhere, even from the opposite bank of the Dnieper.