Mikhailo-Arkhangelsky monastery was founded in the XIII century, but nowadays the more recent buildings of XVI-XVIII centuries. Over the Holy gates, stands the five-domed Church of St. John the theologian, built in 1670. Inside the Holy gates carved out special niches for Seating weary pilgrims.

In the centre of the monastery stands the Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel, built in 1729, with earlier hipped bell tower (XVII century). High volume Cathedral, completed a dynamic five domes, echoes the composition of the gate of the temple.

In the southern part of the monastery is the refectory Church of the Holy sign. Its first floor was intended for economic purposes, the second floor housed the refectory, adjacent to the Church itself. From the West adjoins the refectory steward's chamber, projecting into the courtyard of the monastery and connected by a narrow passage with Arhimandrit housing 1684. On the second floor Arhimandrit corps remained amazing beauty with various inscriptions tiled stoves.

The best of the buildings is a monumental bell tower, built in 1683 Wide low-quadrangle with three symmetrically arranged on the front façade Windows carries a massive octagonal post-Cabinet with wide blades on the corners and cornices. All his planes are richly decorated. Ends with a majestic bell tower marquee with edge protrusions on the edges, three rows of Windows-rumors and elegant cupola, covered with green, shiny tiles.

The monastery is open Yuriev Polsky historical architectural and art Museum.