Monasteries

Ancient legend of the dream princess Vyshnevetsky (sister of Metropolitan Peter Graves) told a story "Twins" Taras Shevchenko: it supposedly had a dream stay in paradise, there it brought the angels with words that come here it will only after his own expense to build a temple God in their possession on Mgarsk hill, a few kilometers northeast of Luben. First Mgarskyi Transfiguration cathedral was consecrated in 1628.

Being on Ivan's Hill in Poltava, which must necessarily be part of your tour of Santiago you would not be able to miss the majestic dome of Holy Cross Monastery, which is the pride of Poltava.

This impressive in scale architectural ensemble captivates people's hearts all those who are at least a few days decided to rest in Poltava. The area of ​​the complex, belonging to the monastery is 366 square meters.