The oldest monastery in Pereslavl was apparently founded in the XII century in honor of the great Martyr Nikita. Known by local St. Nikita the Stylite. In the SIXTEENTH century, enjoyed the special patronage of Ivan the terrible. It is believed that in gratitude for the healing of the heir, the king has generously endowed the monastery and rebuilt it in stone. At the beginning of the SEVENTEENTH century, during the turmoil, three weeks after the heroic defense, the monastery was ruined troops Jan Sapieha. Restored by the middle of XVII century in the Royal and seigniorial donations.

Here, in the Abbot's quarters, according to tradition, Peter I stopped during my first visits in Pereslavl in 1688-1689,

The monastery was dissolved in 1923, the most Important place in a wonderful architectural ensemble of the XVI - XVII centuries belongs to the mighty five-domed Nikita Cathedral, built in the 60 years of the SIXTEENTH century It includes the "old" Church in honor of a local miracle-worker Nikita, built by Grand Prince Vasily III and transformed into the South aisle of the Cathedral.Nikita Cathedral

Interesting and pillarless Church of the Annunciation with pillarless same refectory hall and belfry XVI-XVII century

In 1984 there was a tragedy - struck Central Chapter Nikita Cathedral, damaging the vaults and walls.

In the 1990s, the monastery once again became active. In 2000 opened the relics of St. Nikita the Stylite, a long time lying under wraps.

Currently Nikitsky monastery is restored, and every year it increases the flow of tourists and pilgrims.