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Bishop’s University is a predominantly residential, mostly undergraduate university. Our primary concern is offering students a quality education in the fine...

A liberal education is best defined as an educational philosophy, one that exposes students to a variety of disciplines and learning strategies and includes ...

Bishop’s University was founded as Bishop’s College in 1843 and in 1846 moved to its current 550-acre campus. McGreer Hall was the first building to be erect...

One of the most enviable characteristics of the BU campus is its physical setting: nestled amongst the rivers, forests, farms and the rolling hills of Quebec...

The leadership and administrative teams at Bishop’s University – from the Board of Governors to the Senate, the Principal to the Vice-Principals and Associat...

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Bishop's is located in the beautiful Eastern Townships of Québec. Connect with us by phone, chat, email, or visit us in person.

Bishop’s is more than just a university – it’s a lifestyle. BU is renowned for its small, intimate classes, amazing school spirit and genuine sense of commun...

Bishop’s hosts two open house events per year, as well as offering guided tours, both in person and virtually, for those who can’t make it to our historic ca...

To apply to Bishop’s University, simply fill out the appropriate application form on our website. Applications for Fall entry generally open in early Septemb...

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We understand that choosing a university is not always just about the experience – money matters too. It’s why we do everything we can to help you sort out y...

Are you ready to immerse yourself in the Bishop's experience? Join a vibrant and diverse community where professors know your name and care about your succes...

Bishop’s offers over one hundred programs across twenty-five departments in five faculties. While most of these programs are at the undergraduate level we al...

In the School of Education, we combine hands-on, real world experience with challenging and stimulating coursework in subjects such as linguistic diversity, ...

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In the Faculty of Arts and Science, we want you to move outside your comfort zone, open your mind to new possibilities, and explore your passions and interes...

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Bishop’s University offers a selection of graduate programs designed to give students the opportunity to further their academic and professional development ...

The Academic Calendar published by Bishop's University provides guidance to prospective students, applicants, current students, faculty and staff for the aca...

Our Research Office supports a wide range of scientific, scholarly, and creative research activities conducted by the faculty and students of the university....

Research and research creation are fundamental components of Bishop's University's mandate as a post-secondary institution in the Quebec and the Canadian lan...

Canada Research Chairs are held by tenure-stream faculty member at Bishop’s University. All Canada Research Chair positions are filled according to the Requi...

The Research Office is responsible for ensuring that research with human participants, animals or biohazards at Bishop’s University meets the highest safety ...

Bishop's University researchers may apply for internal or external research funding, as well as for specific grants destined to cover travel and publication ...

Students at Bishop’s University are given many opportunities to participate in research activities. This section outlines the various opportunities that are ...

The Bishop’s experience reflects our students. Vibrant, curious, engaging, respectful, bold. It is a community like no other, where everyone is welcome.

Living on the Bishop’s campus is an unforgettable experience. You will be welcomed into an instant community, enjoy amazing dining options, and benefit from ...

Bishop’s has a team dedicated to enhancing the experience of students living on campus. Their primary goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging envir...

Dewhurst Dining Hall (Dewies) is legendary, and just one of many dining options on campus. For most students living on campus, a dining plan is required, and...

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In 1947 a competition was sponsored by the Committee on Athletics and The Campus newspaper to find a nickname for the University's Football team which would ...

Whether you’re a dedicated athlete, a part-time, recreational player, a loyal Gaiters fan, or just looking to get active, you’re sure to find something at BU...

Are you looking to improve your physical fitness? Want to participate in physical therapy sessions to help prevent injuries, or to care for injuries you have...

Bishop’s University offers a variety of engaging and exciting bilingual summer camps to boys and girls ages 5-17. With over 30 years of experience, our popul...

Opened in 2015, The John H. Price Sports and Recreation Centre offers a wide array of programs and activities for the campus community and families in the Sh...

Established in 1897, the Old Lennoxville Golf Club is one of the oldest in Canada. It is a focal point of the community. It boasts several prosperous leagues...

Opened in 2018, the 7 KM of FIS certified groomed trails in the winter has brought a new clientele to the area. A partner of Club de Ski du Parc Mont Orford,...

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The bishop’s experience.

If you made it this far, you must be looking for something different in a university experience. Something different than feeling like a number. Bishop’s offers you a community where profs know your name and care about your success. Where the academic experience is lifted off the page and where blending multiple programs together is not only possible but encouraged. Keep exploring what we have to offer, you might just discover a hidden gem.

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What is a liberal education?

A liberal education exposes you to a variety of disciplines and learning strategies and includes in-depth studies in at least one academic area. This style of education will encourage you to ask questions, to consider all angles, to get excited by the pursuit of knowledge, and to be confident in your abilities.

Learning by Doing

Experiential learning is key component of Bishop’s liberal education model. It means hands-on experience and connecting classroom theory to real-life situations, which to our students means learning that prepares them for life.

Undergraduate Programs

Bishop’s is a primarily undergraduate University. We offer over 100 undergraduate bachelor programs in five faculties; School of Education, Williams School of Business, the Humanities, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and Social Sciences. Over 50% of our students pursue multiple concentrations during their time at Bishop’s, a major difference you will find here that will shape your professional and personal paths.

Graduate Programs

Bishop’s offers a selection of masters programs designed to give students the opportunity to further their academic and professional development while benefiting from the intimate setting of a small, liberal arts institution. Through theoretical learning and research-based practice, Bishop’s offers graduate students the opportunity to strengthen their leadership and critical reflection skills to prepare them for a successful career.

Dive into our viewbook to see what the Bishop’s experience is all about.

The interactive viewbook allows you to click on all hyperlinks, email addresses, and contains videos that will open in a separate pop-up window. It also allows you to post it to your social media, share it with friends and family, add virtual sticky notes to the document, download or print the viewbook. We hope that you enjoy your virtual interactive viewbook experience! Let us know what you think: recruitment@ubishops.ca .

Admission Requirements

Curious about the requirements for applying to Bishop’s? Undergraduate or grad studies, high school, CÉGEP, or other, take a closer look at our guidelines for application.

Fees and Funding

Choosing a university is not always just about the experience, finances can play an important role in decision making. Quebec offers the lowest tuitions in Canada and Sherbrooke is an affordable city to live in. Further, approximately 62% of our student body receives financial assistance each year!

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International students.

Over 20% of all our students are from outside Canada, with representation from over 80 countries. No matter where you call home you are welcome at Bishop’s!

Students from the USA

Americans make up the largest portion of our students from outside Canada. No surprise as we are only a short drive from the Vermont border. Check out all the reasons becoming a Gaiter makes sense!

The B.U. blog is written by students, for students. It is a glimpse into the world of post-secondary education and life at Bishop’s. Read about transitioning to university, the best ways to make friends, advice on balancing school and social, and so much more! And when you arrive to Bishop’s as a student you can become a B.U. blogger!

Living on Campus

Bishop’s has some of the best on campus housing in Canada hands down, and first year students are guaranteed a place if they want it. Did you know? Our studies show students living on-campus have GPAs 5% higher and save 17 hours a week compared to students who live off campus! A close walk to everything, instant friends and community, and a dining plan included. What else could you ask for?

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Hawaiian Hall: Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of the Hawaiian Hall complex! Join one of the daily public tours inside Hawaiian Hall to learn more about Bishop Museum’s history, its unique cultural materials, and the living cultures of Hawai‘i and the Pacific. (Approx. 30 min.)

Take a trip through the Kāhili Room to see first-hand the feather standards used to represent the chiefs of Hawai‘i and understand the lives of the ruling monarchs whose governance shaped the history of the Hawaiian Islands. (Approx. 15 min.)

Science Adventure Center: Check out our glow-in-the-dark Hawaiian Origins Tunnel and marvel at our signature volcano, which erupts for perfect picture-taking every seven minutes. Then join us in our Hot Spot Theater for our Hot Spot Rock Children’s Lava Show , where you can learn about volcanoes, the creation of the Hawaiian Island chain, and even see real molten-hot lava poured out of our furnace. (Approx. 25 min.)

Planetarium:

Wayfinders , a full-dome projection program, puts you on the deck of the voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻ a as you explore traditional Polynesian navigation and find your own way to Tahiti from Hawaiʻi. Get an introduction to our special hybrid system and the technology and movements used to bring the stars of the past into present-day relevance. The show takes place at 11:30 am daily. (30 min.)

Planetarium: Play connect the dots with the stars, see pictures in the sky, and sing along in the fun-filled cartoon planetarium show In My Backyard . Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 10 AM.

NASA’s Earth Observing Mission: This interactive exhibit includes several areas where you can roll marbles down a gravity well, play with our augmented reality sandbox, and experiment with an infrared camera. (Approx. 20 min.)

Hawaiian Hall: (Second floor) Engage your senses at our Resource Center with activities that help you to learn about the different kinds of natural resources used traditionally in Hawai‘i, from the shore to the mountains. (Approx. 20 min.)

Pacific Hall: (First floor) Learn about the cultures of the Pacific Islands by trying your hand at making patterns for barkcloth, making string figures, seeing how to prepare food, and even building a canoe at our Resource Center. (Approx. 20 min.)

Science Adventure Center: You can ride an invasive snail and marvel at our signature volcano, which erupts for perfect picture-taking every seven minutes. Or head to the top floor, where you can dress up as a native or non-native species in our treehouse and put on a performance on the stage! (Approx. 10 min.)

Castle Hall: Check out the current special exhibit! (Approx. 45 min.)

Planetarium: In the live program The Sky Tonight , you’ll explore the evening sky in Hawaiʻi for the current day and learn fun facts about the planets and constellations you’ll see that evening. Shows daily at noon or 3 PM. (30 min.)

NASA’s Earth Observing Mission Exhibit: This interactive exhibit includes several areas where you can operate a robot arm, spin storms across the Pacific, and interact with our augmented reality sandbox. (20 min.)

Hawaiian Hall: (Second floor) Use all five of your senses to learn about the different parts of nature Hawaiians used to create objects used in daily life. (Approx. 20 min.)

Pacific Hall: Explore a mini-archaeology site on the second floor and explore different tools and information used in the field of anthropology to discover how and why our ancestors accomplished remarkable things. (Approx. 10 min.)

Science Adventure Center: Check out our glow-in-the-dark Hawaiian Origins Tunnel, “hang-ten” on Duke’s surfboard, ride an invasive snail, and marvel at our signature volcano, which erupts for perfect picture-taking every seven minutes. Join us in our Hot Spot Theater for our Hot Spot Rock Children’s Lava Show , where you can learn about volcanoes, the creation of the Hawaiian Island chain, and even see real molten-hot lava poured out of our furnace. (Approx. 25 min.)

Be a Part of Our Story

Celebrate the extraordinary history, culture, and environment of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific with a gift to Bishop Museum. As a partner in the Museum’s work, you can help to sustain vital collections, research, and knowledge, and inspire exploration and discovery with a tax-deductible donation.

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Summer camps / camps d'été.

Bishop’s University offers a variety of engaging and exciting bilingual summer camps to boys and girls ages 5-17. With over 30 years of experience, our popular Summer Camp programs are designed to enrich the lives of children and youth through high quality camp programming.

Bishop’s University Camps include a variety of Gaiters Sports Camps , which focus on teaching and enhancing fundamentals at the introductory and intermediate levels. The Bishop’s Day Camp offers co-operative games, crafts, swimming, science, theatre, sports and cultural activities for all. All camps take place on the Bishop’s University Campus (John H. Price Sports Centre), unless otherwise specified.

L’Université Bishop’s offre des camps d’été bilingues engageants et excitants pour garçons et filles de 5 à 17 ans. Avec plus de 30 ans d’expérience, nos programmes populaires de camps d’été sont conçus pour enrichir la vie des enfants et des jeunes grâce à une programmation de camp de haute qualité.

Les camps de l’Université Bishop’s comprennent divers camps sportifs Gaiters qui se concentrent sur l’enseignement et le perfectionnement des bases au niveau d’introduction et intermédiaire. Le Camp de jour de Bishop’s offre des jeux coopératifs, bricolages, natation, science, art et théâtre, sports et des activités culturelles. Tous les camps ont lieu sur le campus de l’Université Bishop’s (Centre Sportif John H. Price), sauf indication contraire.

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Eastern Sierra Tour

The highest, lowest, hottest, oldest, wildest 555 miles in america.

The Eastern Sierra of California has long been an iconic destination. From the indigenous Paiute people to early gold miners of Bodie, this area has attracted and enchanted wanderers and wonderers of all types. This larger-than-life landscape of deserts and mountains, alpine forests and spectacular waterfalls, ranks as one of the most photographed regions in the USA. A land of natural extremes, the Eastern Sierra also holds historical and cultural treasures, with human tales as high and low as its altitudes. Now, for those ready to go the distance, there is a route that will take you to the furthest extremes of this spectacular part of America. Check it out as a Road Map with Images >>

WELCOME TO THE EASTERN SIERRA TOUR (E.S.T.)

The Highest, Lowest, Hottest, Oldest, Saltiest, Rockiest, Earliest, Purest, Strangest, Loneliest and Wildest 555-Mile Road Trip in America.

ArcGIS Guided Story Maps to take you in, around and through the Eastern Sierra.

DEATH VALLEY – America’s Hottest, Driest and Lowest National Park

Whether you begin or end here, the extreme nature of this massive desert basin must be experienced to be believed. See one of the largest saltpans on Earth with scenery that would look at home on a desert planet from Star Wars. Yet, despite its name, this area hosts a diversity of life, from lush oases to vast fields of wildflowers that appear after one of its rare rainstorms. You could also add another ‘-’ to its title, as the Largest National Park in the Lower 48. Open: Year-round

Traveler Tip: Temperatures can exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit here in the summer. Bring extra water and plan for extreme heat.

Phone: 760-786-3200 Website: Nps.gov/deva

WHITNEY — The Highest Peak in the Contiguous US

With spires that rise like dragon’s teeth from the horizon, reaching 14,505 feet, Mt. Whitney looks as unassailable as a medieval fortress. Yet the Whitney Portal Road welcomes you, with views that make it one of the most scenic drives in California. For dedicated mountaineers, there is more than one route to the summit of Mount Whitney, the tallest peak in the contiguous United States. (The route from Whitney Portal is a little under 22 miles round trip, with an elevation gain of 6,134 feet). More casual road-trippers may just want to stop for pancakes at the Whitney Portal Store and Café — no doubt, some of the fluffiest (open in the summer). Open: June-October depending on snow pack and weather conditions.

Traveler Tip: Whitney Portal Road closes in winter due to snow. You can see Mt. Whitney year-round from the Eastern Sierra Interagency Visitor Center located at the junction of Hwy US 395 and State Route 136 just south of Lone Pine. A permit is required to hike Mt. Whitney.

Phone: 760-876-6200 Website: Fs.usda.gov/recarea/inyo/recarea/?recid=20698

ALABAMA HILLS — The Wildest West

If you’ve watched any old western movies, you may have already seen some of the Alabama Hills. This National Scenic Area is home to rounded rock formations, tawny Sierra hills, and hundreds of natural stone arches. The Alabama Hills are a natural playground for hikers, climbers, landscape photographers, plein air painters and nature lovers. Open: Year-round

Traveler Tip: Stop by the Museum of Western Film History located in the town of Lone Pine to see artifacts from the many movies filmed here over the years.

701 S. Main Street Lone Pine, CA 93545

Website: Blm.gov/visit/alabama-hills

MANZANAR NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK — The Truest View

If this road trip feels remote to you today, imagine how it must have felt for Japanese families relocated here in 1942. The Manzanar War Relocation Center was one of ten camps at which Japanese American citizens and resident Japanese aliens were incarcerated during World War II. Located between the towns of Lone Pine and Independence, Manzanar is one of the best preserved of these camps. Open: Year-round

Traveler Tip: You can explore the site on foot or reserve a free ranger-led program for your group’s visit (subject to availability).

Phone: 760-878-2194 (x3310) Website: Nps.gov/manz

ANCIENT BRISTLECONE PINE FOREST — The Oldest Living Thing

Bristlecone pines grow in the poorest soils and harshest environments, reaching out to the sky from rocky bluffs and outcrops just below the tree line. Some of these gnarled and twisted trees are over 4,700 years old—making them the oldest living things on the planet. Trails from the Visitor Center at Schulman Grove lead you past specimens of varying age and size, with views overlooking the Owens Valley. Open: Typically late April to late October, depending on snow and weather conditions.

Traveler Tip: Beyond Schulman Grove is Patriarch Grove— home of the world’s largest Bristlecone Pine, the Patriarch Tree.

Phone: 760-873-2500 Website: Fs.usda.gov/

PAIUTE SHOSHONE CULTURAL CENTER — The Earliest Communities

The Owens Valley is home to cultures as old as the Bristlecone pines. A museum and cultural center that serves the community and safeguards its history, Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center offers insights into the Nuumu (Paiute) and Newe (Shoshone) nations that originally inhabited the area. These beautiful grounds offer a quiet break from the road, where traditions of the past meet a shared vision for the future of this land and the community. Open: Year-round

Traveler Tip: Check their website for seasonal events happening monthly in collaboration with local tribes.

Phone: 760-873-8844 Website: Bishoppaiutetribe.com/

DEVILS POSTPILE NATIONAL MONUMENT — The Strangest Structures

Tens of thousands of years ago, a thick flow of lava slowed and cooled, contracting into 6-sided columns. Devils Postpile is one of the best examples of these natural basalt columns in the world, some reaching as high as 60 feet. Besides these eerie natural stone towers, the Devils Postpile National Monument offers varied opportunities for recreation, from hiking to horseback riding and sightseeing to wildlife viewing, over its 800-acre site. Open: May-October

Traveler Tip: A mandatory shuttle bus into Reds Meadow/Devils Postpile leaves Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge continuously throughout the day. $15 for adults, $7 for children aged 3-15, and free for children under age 2.

Phone: 760-934-2289 Website: nps.gov/depo

MONO LAKE — The Saltiest Swim

The largest natural lake in California, Mono Lake is an amazing 2.5 times saltier than the ocean and is one of the western hemisphere’s oldest lakes. Mono Lake is one of the most studied— and photographed—bird sanctuaries in North America and is also a beautiful ever-changing oasis of light and color. Photographers love its jagged snow-capped mountain reflections and the eerie spires, with the best displays located at the South Tufa Reserve. Open: Year-round

Traveler Tip: Drop by one of the two visitor information centers in Lee Vining and find out how Mono Lake’s mystical-looking limestone tufa towers are formed and how the lake was saved.

Phone: 760-647-6331 Website: Parks.ca.gov/?page_id=514

BODIE STATE HISTORIC PARK — The Loneliest Town

Turn off a long, quiet stretch of historic Highway 395, get out of your car and get ready to step right into the past. In 1880, the town of Bodie was home to some 10,000 miners, store owners, gunfighters, robbers and people from every part of the world. Now it’s a ghost town of weathered buildings, rust and faded dreams. The California State Park System that manages this property has chosen to leave the buildings in their natural state of deterioration rather than restore them. Yet, Bodie impressively well preserved. You can book ghost walks and tours, or just spend hours wandering its streets, peering in windows and listening for the past. Open: Bodie is open year-round, however vehicle access on Hwy 270 into the park is open April-November, depending on weather and snow conditions.

Traveler Tip: Daily tours of the Stamp Mill may be offered for a small fee per person. Visit the Museum for current information and to register.

Phone: 760-616-5040 Website: Parks.ca.gov/?page_id=509

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK — The Grandest Landscape

For centuries, people have tried to put into words the majesty that is Yosemite. From epic spring waterfalls to towering granite icons like El Capitan and Half Dome, the whole vista seems designed to make humans feel small. Beyond Yosemite Valley itself, the Park offers wide-open lakes, peaceful alpine meadows, giant sequoia groves, and much more. Whether you start or finish your Eastern Sierra Tour here, you’ll remember it for a lifetime. Open: Tioga Pass Hwy 120 (the east entrance) is open May-November depending on snow and weather conditions. Yosemite National Park is open year-round.

Traveler Tip: Plan to arrive early! Parking and traffic can be an issue in Yosemite Valley during the summer months. Plan to arrive at your destinations before 9 am. Better yet, take a YARTS tour-style bus into Yosemite without a worry about traffic or parking. Purchase advance tickets at YARTS.com .

Phone: 209-372-0200 Website: Nps.gov/yose

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Yury Gagarin Cosmonauts Training Centre (Zvezdny Gorodok - Star Town) (7 hours)

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The Yuri A. Gagarin State Scientific Research-and-Testing Cosmonaut Training Center is a Russian training facility responsible for training cosmonauts for their space missions. It is in Star City of Moscow Oblast, a name which may refer to the facility itself or to its grounds. (Read more about Yury Gagarin Cosmonauts training center )

The secret Star City was built to train Soviet cosmonauts, including Yuri Gagarin, the 1st man in space. Many other famous Russian cosmonauts trained here with Gagarin: German Titov, Valentina Tereshkova, the first female cosmonaut, and Alexei Leonov, the first cosmonaut to exit the spaceship into space . The best facilities were built for them: the world’s largest centrifuge and hydro laboratory. Many cosmonauts from other countries (USA, Japan, Germany and many others) also have trained here together with Soviet Russian cosmonauts. On this Star (Space) City Tour you will see:

Models of Soyuz Soviet spacecraft
World's largest centrifuge with an 18-meter radius
Hydro laboratory, with the model of the International Space Station in water, which allows to simulate the weightlessness and many more

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Savvino-storozhevsky monastery and museum.

Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

Belfry and Neighbouring Churches

Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

Tsaritsa's Chambers

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

Palace of Tsar Alexis

The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

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