Church of the Transfiguration of Our Savior on Ilyina Street

The world’s only survived monumental painting of Byzantine master, Theophanes the Greek, attracts art historians and ordinary visitors to this temple. Theologian Epiphanius the Wise called the unique style of the master as «exceptional and unique». Internal dynamics, psychological tension and fantastic sharpness of paintings of the Church are second to none. Its images possess enormous power. The architecture of 14th-century Church itself impresses the eye with vibrant decor, demonstrating the heyday of the Novgorod Republic. Windows, niches and embossed crosses form a unique pattern, captivating attention.