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Ferapontov Monastery

Cultural World Heritage property in Russia and Soviet Union, inscribed in 2000 under criteria (i), (iv).

Ferapontov Monastery, Russia
Photo: Trasprd · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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States Parties
RussiaSoviet Union
Year of inscription
2000
Criteria
iiv
Location
Ferapontovo
What it is
eastern orthodox monastery, architectural landmark
Founded or built
1398
Official website
ferapontov-monastyr.ru
Reference
WHC 982 · Wikidata Q838256

Why it is on the List

(i)A masterpiece of human creative genius.(iv)An outstanding example of a building type, ensemble or landscape that illustrates a significant stage in human history.
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Straight-line distance between the recorded coordinates.

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