17th-century masterpiece featuring the finest preserved frescoes of the Yaroslavl school. Every inch of interior walls covered with biblical scenes painted by masters Gury Nikitin and Sila Savin. Centerpiece of Yaroslavl's UNESCO historic center.
Located in central Yaroslavl on Sovetskaya Square. From Yaroslavl-Glavny railway station — trolleybuses 1, 5, 9 or buses to 'Volkova Square' or 'Bogoyavlenskaya Square' stop, then 5 minutes walk. From bus station — 15 minutes walk through center.
Tent-roofed bell tower. Gury Nikitin frescoes inside — 17th century masterpiece. Tiles on facade.
Useful tips for visiting Church of Elijah the Prophet
Church open May to October only - closed in winter to preserve frescoes. Frescoes best viewed in morning light. Church depicted on 1000 ruble banknote. Photography prohibited inside.
Church on Sovetskaya Square in Yaroslavl center. 5 minute walk from Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery. Pedestrian Kirov Street nearby with cafes and shops. Convenient to combine with embankment sightseeing.
17th century frescoes by Gury Nikitin and Sila Savin cover all walls. Tent-roofed bell tower is rare architecture example. Tiled window frames are unique detail. 17th century iconostasis fully preserved.
Tent-roofed bell tower is church's signature. Gury Nikitin frescoes inside are 17th century masterpiece (but photos prohibited). Tiles on facade are bright colorful details. View from Sovetskaya Square like on banknote.
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