Temples and cathedrals in Sergiyev Posad

Q: In what architectural style were the temples of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra built and who created them?

The Lavra ensemble demonstrates the evolution of Russian architecture from early Moscow architecture to Baroque. The Trinity Cathedral (1422-1423) was built in the traditions of the Vladimir-Suzdal school, its iconostasis was created by Andrei Rublev and Daniel Cherny. The Assumption Cathedral (1559-1585) was built on the model of the temple of the same name in Moscow by architects Ivan the Terrible. The gate church of John the Forerunner (1693-1699) is made in the style of Naryshkin Baroque.

Q: Where to go in Sergiev Posad with children for an interesting and informative holiday?

The Museum of Soviet Childhood presents toys of the 1950s-1980s, including mechanical machines and doll houses. On the territory of the ethnopark "Nomad" children can get acquainted with the life of nomadic peoples and feed camels. In the historical and art museum-reserve master classes on painting dolls are held. The unique Museum of Peasant Life "Once upon a time" demonstrates old spinning wheels and folk costumes.

Q: Where in Sergiev Posad to make the most atmospheric photos with historical color?

The view of the lavra from Pancake Mountain opens a panorama of golden domes against the background of the fortress walls. Near the pond "White" preserved merchant mansions of the XIX century with carved casings and wooden balconies. Along Karl Marx Street there are ancient temples with tent bell towers and tiles. A unique angle is the observation deck at the Vifan ponds, from where the entire architectural ensemble is visible.

Q: What little-known but significant sights are worth seeing in Sergiev Posad?

Chernihiv Skete (1845-1850) is hidden in the forest and is known for its cave temples and underground cells. In the Gethsemane Skete there is a rare tent church of Archangel Michael (1870) in pseudo-Russian style. A unique monument is the water tower (1913) on Red Army Avenue, decorated with majolica panels. In the vicinity is the Desert of St. Paraclite with a wooden church built in the 1920s.

Q: What historical figures and events are associated with the sights of Sergiev Posad?

Ivan the Terrible was baptized in the lavra, Peter I took refuge here during the Strelets riot of 1689. In Bogolyubsk kinovia lived the philosopher Konstantin Leontiev, who took monastic tonsure under the name Clement. Artist Mikhail Nesterov created sketches for paintings of the Pokrovsky temple of the Marfo-Mariinsky monastery. In 1919, the Commission for the Preservation of Antiquities under the leadership of Igor Grabar worked in the city.

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Paraskeva Friday Church

The Church of Paraskeva Friday is considered one of the most ancient temples of Sergiev Posad. It was built in 1547 on the donatio …

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Krasnogorsk chapel

In the ancient city of Sergiev Posad is the Krasnogorsk chapel. It is located in front of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, which in anci …

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Overhead chapel

The overlay chapel arose in the 17th century near the Assumption Cathedral. It owes its name to a spring that arose during the rep …

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The Church of the Nativity of John the Forerunner

The Church of the Nativity of John the Forerunner is considered gateway. It stands in the eastern part of the Kremlin above a high …

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Friday Well Chapel

The chapel of the Friday well is built over the spring. Once it was part of a single ensemble of the Trinity Monastery (although i …

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Trinity cathedral

The Trinity Cathedral of Sergiev-Posad is considered the oldest building of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, founded by St. Sergius of R …

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Refectory Church

The refectory church is located in the place where the Tsaritsyns were previously located. The church building was built in 1686. …

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Mikheev Church

The St. Michael’s Church was built in 1734. It is located above the coffin of St. Sergius of Radonezh Micah. The church is located …

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The Holy Gate and the Gate Church of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra

The Holy Gate of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra serves as the main entrance to the monastery. They are located in the eastern wall of t …

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The Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh in the Rattle Key

One of the most famous holy springs is located on the territory of Segiyevo-Posad district. This is a cascade of springs, which is …

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Dormition Cathedral

One of the most beautiful churches of Russia - the Church of the Assumption of the Most Holy Mother of God - is located in Sergiev …

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The Church of Zosim and Savvatius Solovetsky

The Church of Zosim and Savvatius of Solovetsky was built in 1637. It was built at the hospital of the Solovetsky monastery, in wh …

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Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul

The Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, built in 1818, is also often called the Church of the Resurrection of the Word, th …

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Friday Church

Friday Church is located in the city of Sergeev-Posad, Russia. It was built in 1547, by order of the Trinity Monastery. This is a …

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Excursion to the bell tower of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra

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