Holy Protection of the Virgin Monastery is one of Kharkiv's key historic religious sites. Its oldest parts date to the late 17th century, including the Protection of the Virgin Cathedral and a defensive bell tower, with Ukrainian Baroque forms mixed with older Orthodox and fortress elements.
The complex later grew with churches, monastic cells, seminary buildings, and diocesan offices. For visitors, it is a compact way to see Kharkiv's early stone architecture and religious history in the city centre.