view of the ancient monastery of st.catherine on the volga river from the opposite pedestrian embankment. city of tver, russia.

ancient architecture belltower building campanile catherine christianity church city cityscape cloister clouds confluence convent crowded distracts dome elegant embankment environment feel fence great harmony heritage iron landscape leisurely martyr modern monastery nook opposite orthodoxy pedestrian picturesque province provincial quay religion river riverside russia serenity shrine sight sky stcatherine stroll temple town tranquil tver tvertsa urban view volga walks water