The road is clearly visible among the greenery of the park red roof of the palace at Cape Plaka. This palace in the style of the medieval knight's castle was built in 1904-1907 for the princess AD rina by architect N. Krasnov (now located here Sanatorium "Utes"). Near the palace built a small chapel made of gray marble-like limestone in the Byzantine style. The corners of the building are cut, with the northern and southern sides - triple-arch windows separated by slender columns. Above the sanctuary rises the bell tower, which crowns the dome with a cross. >
When e Soviet times, the estate made a sanatorium, the church was closed. Currently, it holds services. The temple was consecrated in honor of St. Alexander Nevsky. >
prince Alexander (ca. 1220-1263) in 16 years began to reign in Novgorod. 15 July 1240 on the Neva River, he defeated the Swedes, has been dubbed the Nevsky. Two years later he defeated the German Teutonic Knights at Lake Chud. All his strength and talents God bestowed on the military leader, diplomat, a wise ruler, Alexander Nevsky put it on the sacred cause of protection of the Russian land from foreign invaders. In 1725 in Russia established the Order of Alexander Nevsky with the motto "For the works and Fatherland". >
Although great achievements have been Prince Alexander as a defender of Russia against its enemies, the Church has glorified him for his humility before God, gentle friends of the ministry, gracious assistance provided to people in the days of many trials and disasters. In 1547 he was canonized, the memory of the Holy Prince Alexander Nevsky, patron saint of the Russian army, they honor on Dec. 6. >
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