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Things to do in Central Russia, Russia: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Central Russia, Russia including The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra, The Monastery of the Annunciation, Holy Trinity Convent, Yakovlevsky Savior Monastery, Church of The Holy Virgin, Nikolo-Ugreshskiy Monastery, Vysotsky Monastery, Cathedral of the Assumption (Uspensky Sobor), Kostomarovo Saviour Monastery, Church of the Resurrection.
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1. The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra
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5.0 based on 1,449 reviews
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 Aleppa
Reviewed By israroz - Ra'anana, Israel
One of the highlights of our trip to Russia, (my wife’s and myself, her sister, and my brother in law) was without any doubt our trip to the Golden Ring and especially to The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra church in the city of Sergiev Posad which is considered to be one of the most important religious centers in Russia and a pilgrimage site especially to believers in Orthodox Christianity. Since we arrived with our “private” guide who had “pre-arranged” personal guidance for us, so we “got” a young guide from the church staff who took us under his wings and led us to all the interesting places (and they are many) throughout the site. Explained to us the history of the place from its inception to the present day. Starting from the entrance area with the arched door and the amazing frescoes on the walls and ceiling and later all the spectacular sites (and they are many). In conclusion a most amazing place NOT 2 B MISSED.
2. The Monastery of the Annunciation
3. Holy Trinity Convent
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5.0 based on 222 reviews
4. Yakovlevsky Savior Monastery
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5.0 based on 412 reviews
Reviewed By shmeva44 - Moscow, Russia
Like the kremlin, this monastery is surrounded by big white walls. The main church inside is beautiful, and I loved the decor.
5. Church of The Holy Virgin
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5.0 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By alice0412 - Ascoli Piceno, Italy
Church of the Sign of the Most Holy Mother of God made in the style of European Baroque. This style was not typical for the traditional Russian church architecture.History of the estate began in 1627, when it was owned by Boyar Morozov. His daughter married Prince Golitsyn and the estate became the possession of their family.Construction of the church was carried out from 1690 to 1698 years, and only in the summer. Unfortunately, architects are not known. Probably, they were from Italy.The church is decorated with figures of angels and saints, contrary to Orthodox tradition of building.It is magnificent. I advise you to visit it absolutely!
6. Nikolo-Ugreshskiy Monastery
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5.0 based on 81 reviews
7. Vysotsky Monastery
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5.0 based on 178 reviews
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.
8. Cathedral of the Assumption (Uspensky Sobor)
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5.0 based on 682 reviews
Reviewed By CityCruncher - Eton Wick, United Kingdom
Hello I have just visited Smolensk Beautiful City with many attractions The Cathedral is an excellent building with 6 kls of wall around the building Inside the Cathedral is the best one I have visited This is the training place for all Bishops Priests in Russia Plenty of Museums ,many attractive buildings Train route to Europe direct to Paris Frankfurt Plus Belarus Maldova Hungary Ukraine Minsk etc all direct Bullet train to Paris 19 hrs sleeper if required Roads very good to all cities including Moscow 4 hrs drive or 5 hours I train Well worth a visit Paul Bainbridge City Cruncher
9. Kostomarovo Saviour Monastery
10. Church of the Resurrection
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