5.0The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra(1.463 reviews) - Most amazing site !!!. The real diamond of the Golden Ring. NOT 2 B MISSED. Sunday: 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra “In the land of Moscow and all over the world there is no other monastery equal to this one…” - Archdeacon Paul of AleppaSee more..
The Assumption Cathedral of Smolensk dominates its skyline. It is the cathedral where future Patriarch Kirill used to serve prior to his enthronement. During the Great Patriotic War it was spared from destruction by German general Gurderian. I visited it as an ordinary layman. Simply by walking up the high steps and entering the Cathedral in awe. The interior is absolutely fascinating.See more..
4.5Krutitskoe Podvorye(630 reviews) - A Gem Not on your Tourist Route Religious Sites
This little gem of tranquility was a highlight in my five days in Moscow. The Assumption Cathedral was the home church of the Metropolitan of Moscow back in the 16th Century when it was built. The residence is in the back, accessed from the cathedral by a covered walkway and across a gate tower. The church is in a neighborhood of very old wooden houses that are being restored. The buildings were not open when we were there (the church is a working church). The outside of the structures showed all kinds of beautiful ornamentation, mostly in brick, but also including ceramic tiles. Behind is a tranquil garden and beyond that, as if to create some sort of counterbalance is an old prison building which was reported to have housed Beria before his demise.See more..
Founded in the 17th century by patriarch Nikon, New Jerusalem Monastery was designed after Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre. It is a functioning monastery and a monument of a great architectural and cultural value.See more..
This monastery is pretty young for these places. I think churches here looks like Sankt Petersburg churches but not as old Russian Rostov churches. See more..
A wonderful place to visit. here you will find the Russian version of St Valentine. Petr and Fevronia. two inseperable saints! The city itself has retained some old charm and some nice river walks and on the opposite bank some nice sandy beachesSee more..
5.0Vysotsky Monastery(188 reviews) - A small but very beautiful monastery Sunday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
Serpukhov Vysotsky monastery was founded in 1374 by St. Sergius of Radonezh at the request of Serpukhov specific Prince Vladimir the Brave. The monastery served as an important spiritual center of medieval Russia and a powerful fortress at the southern turn of the Moscow Principality. The fate of the Holy monastery is closely connected with the fate of Russia - it was besieged and ravaged by enemies, also there were times of prosperity and desolation. At the beginning of the twentieth century, due to contemporaries' opinions, Vysotsky monastery was one of the most comfortable abodes of the Fatherland. With the advent of Soviet power in 1918 of the monastery went under the provincial concentration camp. In 1928 Vysotsky monastery was finally closed. For decades, the ancient and once glorious abode was dilapidated and destroyed. In 1991 Vysotsky monastery was returned to the Orthodox Church, the revival of the ancient monastery began again.See more..
4.5Optina Pustyn Friary(182 reviews) - very russian Sunday: 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM Religious Sites
If you want to know more about religion in Russia, this place is very important to visit. It's only 3,5 hours away by car from Moscow. See more..
4.5Uspenskaya Tserkov'(109 reviews) - Special church for me Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
There are many churches in Suzdal, but this one is special for me. I had got acquainted with the priest of the Assumption church, Father Andrei. When I was visiting this Church several hours later, I saw father Andrei again. He showed me the church and explained the tiny details that usually ordinary visitors miss.See more..
If you like history, you will enjoy all the places in Murom. Don't foget about the scarf and the skirt. For men it is prohibited to wear shortsSee more..
This convent is very special because of its atmosphere. It's great that it was restored after it was completely destroyed during Stalin's era. This area is very beautiful and if you want to see and experience real Russia, you should come here ( it's only 3,5 hours by car from Moscow).See more..
4.5Alekseev-Akatov Convent(56 reviews) - Peaceful Convent Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
Wonderful building in pale turquoise with adjacent living quarters for the sisters. Grounds are full of wonderful flowers, especially the roses and a separate garden for those wishing to reflect or remember in peace. Evening songs wafting through the open windows.Utter bliss.See more..
The wooden temple quite rare for modern times. Located on the outskirts of Borovsk. It is only quite fresh, set on the site of the former old church, also of wood, but built without a single nail. Partially used old logs. Despite the fact that the spirit of new construction is felt the church and its neighborhood makes a good impression, which does not prevent even a nearby cemetery. It stands on a hill, and the observation point offers excellent views of Borovsk. After about 300 meters of descent towards Protva river, you will see the spring of the Pokrov mother of God with two baths – men's and women'sSee more..
5.0Peter and Paul Church na Gorodyanke(47 reviews) - Very old church Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
This church was build before the Mongol invasion, which happened in 12-13 century. The walls have traces of multiple rennovation. The chuch has strong Byzantine vibes. Another church nearby in the honor of St. Barbara was closed during our visit. Free entrance, free parking.See more..
5.0Kostomarovo Saviour Monastery(42 reviews) - Моя родина Spent More than 3 hours Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
В селе Костомарово я выросла. Это удивительной красоты место: меловые холмы, которые называют хатками(есть легенда, что хатки - это дно моря), свежий воздух, которым невозможно надышаться, особенно после городского, луговые травы, река Дон, источник, и, конечно же Спасский монастырь ,который советую посетить.Атмосфера этого святого места необыкновенная, меловые пещерные храмы завораживают. На территории монастыря есть также церковная лавка, трапезная, Церковь Иконы Божией Матери" Взыскание погибших", и хоз.постройки. Для паломников есть гостиница. Также летом здесь можно приобрести картины написанные маслом на холсте, с видами монастыря и местных пейзажей на память по приемлемой цене.See more..
Удивительное место. Территория огорожена очаровательным белым заборчиком. Как только проходишь через него, время словно останавливается и на тебя спускается благодать. Место очень намоленное. Благовещенская церковь единственная сохранившаяся церковь конца 17 века в Туле. Обязательна к посещению любому православному человеку.See more..
This is a men's monastery. Formally it was known since the 15th century, since its founding by the recluse Tikhon of Kaluga (also of Medyn). In fact, what appears before your eyes, began to exist recently. Several times the monastery was destroyed - by Tatars, Lithuanians, Germans and Soviet power, when within its walls were located the technical college and even the military unit, and 5 times it again rebelled at this place. Even the old name of the village was changed – now it is named after the great Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, who've never been here! He visited Kaluga, other places in this region I have been, but this – never. But in the village, which is called Tikhonova pustyn (Saint Tikhon Hermitage), there are no traces of pustyn itself! The monastery is clearly rich – it has three stately temples (blue, green and yellow – if to distinguish them by color), spring, flower beds, paths, spiritual education center, Sunday school, publishing house, library, hotel, bakery. The relics of St. Tikhon are in blue one - the church of the Assumption. The place is largely legendary. Written sources about the history of St.Tikhon and the monastery almost did not survive, only word of mouth rumor. But sometimes it is stronger than any destruction.See more..
5.0Trinity Church(31 reviews) - Тайный второй этаж Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Удивительно что у храма есть 2 этаж. Службы там проводятся 1 раз в год на 29 июля. Но если очень попросить то могут дать ключик. Храм имеет необычную архитектуру, т.к его строил не один архитектор и все уже забыли кто именно. Ведь храм строился 66 лет.See more..
В древне-успенскую церковь лучше всего попасть из детского парка "Сказка", на машине подъехать можно, но улица очень узкая и можно просто не припарковаться. Мне сама церковь снаружи нравится больше чем внутри, но там тоже интересно, низкие своды, толстенные стены, была там один раз на службе, необычно, зато туда ходят многие отдыхающие из пансионата "Липецк". Между прочим, это самая старая постройка на территории Липецка. Вокруг церкви прекрасная ухоженная территория, цветник, есть источник. На входе висит табличка, что церковь является памятником архитектуры республиканского значения.See more..
4.5Cathedral of the Assumption(26 reviews) - Восторг Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Первый раз вижу такие иконы, весь храм исписан внутри. Это что-то невероятное!Стоит посетить однозначно!See more..
4.5Church of the Resurrection(25 reviews) - Обязательно к посещению Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Колокольня является визитной карточкой и главной достопримечательностью Шуи. Одна из самых высоких колоколен России. Поражает своей красотой и грандиозностью, как в прочем и собор. Не посетить собор, значит не побывать в Шуе.See more..
4.5Kholki Holy Trinity Monastery(15 reviews) - Древний монастырь Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Religious Sites
Экскурсионное бюро работает с 10:00, экскурсии в пещеры проходят с 10:30 с интервалом около 45 минут. Стоимость 200 руб. с человека, льгот практически нет никому кроме детей. продолжительность около 40 минут. Экскурсоводы рассказывают очень интересно. Кроме этого посещение пещер организует и батюшка, но запланировать его очень сложно, т.к. это зависит от его занятости. Не забудьте взять теплую одежду для посещения пещер - температура внизу около +10 градусов даже в жаркий день. Служба в пещерах проходит каждую субботу с 9:00. Стоянка для машин есть внизу около экскурсионного бюро (внизу) и возле храма наверху (маленькая). Справа от входа расположена церковная лавка, там можно купить очень вкусные монастырские пирожки. Слева от входа есть колодец, но вода там не очень чистая.See more..
