CONSTRUCTION bell tower have DORMITION CATHEDRAL YAROSLAVL scheduled for autumn
Construction of the bell tower next to the Cathedral of the Assumption in Yaroslavl, in the place where it was before 1937, will begin in the autumn, at the height of the bell tower will be more than its historical dimensions, said on Tuesday the provincial government.
Built in the XIII century Cathedral of the Assumption in the center of Yaroslavl, who survived the fires and reconstruction, was blown up in the Soviet era, as well as the bell tower. Restored the cathedral in 2010, philanthropist Victor Tyryshkin. By the size of the new building exceeds the original that condemn some experts, considering it a violation of the historical panorama of the city.
Regional authorities and philanthropist long to decide - to build next to the Cathedral of the Assumption belfry or bell tower, and what sizes. According to the regional government, on Tuesday at a joint meeting, which was also attended by Metropolitan Panteleimon of Yaroslavl and Rostov and chairman of the State Duma Committee on Culture, People#39;s Artist of Russia Stanislav Govorukhin, the decision was made - the bell tower will be built.
#39;They came to the unequivocal conclusion that the bell tower will be built 67.5 meters. Less would not want to, because it would violate all the proportions of the complex of the Cathedral of the Assumption: We are planning to complete the construction of one and a half years#39; - said Tyryshkin. Meanwhile, according to historical documents, the height of the old bell tower was approximately 55 meters.
`Bell tower of the Cathedral of the Assumption will be built on the historic site - the same one where she stayed until 1937. Thus will be restored the historical truth, the belfry will return to its place #39;- the governor said.
In the near future will begin negotiations in consultation with UNESCO building the bell tower as the center of Yaroslavl - a zone of historical and cultural heritage. In the summer, archaeologists will conduct on-site investigations of future construction, and in September and October will start the construction of the bell tower.
