
On
the banks of the Don River, in the picturesque Voronezh region of
Russia lies one of the most fascinating tourist attractions this country
has to offer - the Spassky Cave Church. It’s believed the first caves
were dug into the cretaceous mounts of Kostomarovo before the adoption
of Christianity in Russia. Hermit monks would use these austere
cell-like spaces to hide from persecution, and it wasn’t until the 12th
century that the first rock monastery was carved in the region. Because
there is no any historical note, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact
date the Spassky Cave Church appeared near the small Russian village of
Kostomarovo, but it is now considered one of the most incredible
monuments of ancient architecture...