15 Attractions to Visit
Sergiev Posad
Starts from
Moscow
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Attractions
15
Duration
13 Hours
Length
147 km
Free
Guide details
Starts from
Moscow
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
13 Hours
Length
147 km
Price
Free
Created By:
Матвей Тимофеев
Traveller
Highlights
- Bell tower of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra.
- Refectory chamber.
- White pond.
- Holy Trinity Cathedral.
- Assumption Cathedral.
- "Horse yard".
The city of Sergiev Posad is the only city in Moscow Region included in the route of the Golden Ring of Russia. It is one of the most famous historical pilgrimage sites in Russia. Every year thousands of pilgrims and tourists from all over the world come here. The city received its name from Sergei Radonezhsky, the founder of the largest monastery in Russia - the Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra. On this small but fascinating journey we will get acquainted with the main sights of Sergiev Posad.
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The city of Sergiev Posad is the only city in Moscow Region included in the route of the Golden Ring of Russia. It is one of the most famous historical pilgrimage sites in Russia. Every year thousands of pilgrims and tourists from all over the world come here. The city received its name from Sergei Radonezhsky, the founder of the largest monastery in Russia - the Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra. On this small but fascinating journey we will get acquainted with the main sights of Sergiev Posad.
Матвей Тимофеев
Traveller
- Bell tower of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra.
- Refectory chamber.
- White pond.
- Holy Trinity Cathedral.
- Assumption Cathedral.
- "Horse yard".
15 Attractions to Visit
Day 1
147 km4 km
We go to Sergiev Posad.
Among the most valuable relics of the monastery are the relics of St. Sergius of Radonezh, Maximus the Greek and Anthony of Radonezh, the Tikhvin and Chernigov icons of the Mother of God.
Day Itinerary
72.8 km1 h 20 min
10:2530 min
Смотровая площадка
Scenic Lookout
Open Details
The best place in Sergiev Posad to enjoy the fabulous view of the Trinity-Sergiev Lavra in all its solemn splendor. The site is located on a hill in the immediate vicinity of the monastery, and from this natural elevation the architectural ensemble of the monastery opens up in all its beauty.
You can leave your car in the parking lot adjacent to the complex for a fee; most of the attractions we will see on foot in the monastery.
You can leave your car in the parking lot adjacent to the complex for a fee; most of the attractions we will see on foot in the monastery.