Sergiev Posad is an ancient city located near Moscow. Many residents of the capital and other cities of Russia strive to visit the best excursions in Sergiev Posad in order to see ancient architecture and enjoy the spirit of antiquity.
What is Sergiev Posad famous for?
The main attraction is the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, which made it possible to secure for Sergiev Posad the title of the capital of Russian Orthodoxy. However, not only this attraction deserves the attention of tourists. Sightseeing tours in Sergiev Posad allow you to understand which streets you should walk and which buildings you need to pay attention to, so they often become the initial stage of a close acquaintance with a small Russian city.
The most famous sights of Sergiev Posad
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Trinity-Sergius Lavra.
Trinity-Sergius Lavra attracts many tourists. On the territory of the monastery complex there are more than fifty objects that represent different eras. Be sure to pay attention to the horizontal iconostasis of the 15th century, installed in the Trinity Cathedral. The iconostasis includes over 40 icons. In addition, attention should be paid to the Refectory Church, a bell tower with five tiers and the largest bell in Russia, erected in the Baroque style, the tent-roofed Savvaty temple, Hospital chambers. The most valuable contributions, books, icons from the collection of the Lavra monastery are kept in the Sacristy. It should be noted that Lavra is the largest Russian monastery for men. In addition, the Theological Seminary and the Moscow Theological Academy are located on the territory of the monastery complex. If you want to visit the Lavra, whose history began in the XIV century, you must follow the established rules. Remember that entering the monastery in T-shirts, short skirts, shorts, open dresses is strictly prohibited. It is desirable that the woman has a scarf over her head. Every traveler should remember that the Lavra is a functioning monastery.
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Historical and Art Museum-Reserve.
This museum center attracts with a rich exposition. The collection numbers more than 120 thousand exhibits, among which it should be noted icons, medieval manuscripts, old printed books, church utensils, gold and silver items, works of graphics, painting and other types of art. The Museum Center can be visited from ten in the morning to five in the evening. Days off: Monday and the last day of each month.
During excursions, you can visit the Pyatnitskaya and Vvedenskaya churches (16th century), the chapel of the Pyatnitsky well (17th - 18th centuries), the toy museum.
