Raifa Bogoroditsky Monastery

One of the pearls of Tatarstan is the Raif Bogoroditsky Monastery, Its wooden temples were founded in 1662. New stone ensemble The monastery was formed in 1690-1717. XIX century monastery repeatedly It was rebuilt, and the last buildings were erected in the early XX century. Raif Monastery - the only monastery complex in Tatarstan, aged in Baroque.

Tourists And pilgrims come here from all over Russia to worship the miraculous icon. The Georgian Mother of God, to drink and take with him healing water from Raifa from the source consecrated by Patriarch of All Russia Alexei II, and admire the views of the Raifa lake, which is associated with one of the legends of Raifa monastery.

Complex Raifa Monastery is located on the territory of a unique natural Volga-Kama Reserve is a 45-minute drive from Kazan (18 km). Tour in Raifa Monastery lasts 3 hours, during which our experienced tour guide He will tell you his story not only about the history of foundation and development. Monastery complex, but also about the interesting objects that Meet you on your way to the Reserve Raif.

Important! When visiting the monastery, it is necessary to observe the rules of appearance: scarf or Head scarf, skirts below the knee.