Sculptures and monuments inSergiyev 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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Monument to Sergius of Radonezh

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Monument to Mamontov

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