The city of Sergiev Posad arose as a result of the unification of several villages and settlements that surrounded the Trinity-Sergius Lavra - one of the oldest and most revered monasteries in Russia, the historical center of Russian Orthodoxy. In the historical center of Sergiev Posad, old estates have been preserved, there are several museums, and in the vicinity of this settlement there are many interesting things.
Unusual sights of Sergiev Posad
Monument "Sergius and the Doves": it appeared in 2014, in honor of the 700th anniversary of the birth of the saint. Doves are included in this composition for a reason: according to legend, they appeared to Sergius during prayer (the birds symbolize the saint's disciples, which means that his prayers were heard and accepted).
The source of Savva Storozhevsky: it is located 700 meters from the entrance to the Lavra. Those who wish can collect holy water and pray in a wooden chapel (next to it, in a stall, they sell shirts and towels, putting on which everyone can take a bath in the spring).
What interesting places to visit in Sergiev Posad?
Reviews read: it will be interesting for guests of Sergiev Posad to visit the Toy Museum (New Year, Christmas, Russian folk, Western European toys of the 19th and 20th centuries are subject to inspection; at master classes, everyone will learn how to make rag dolls and paint a carved Bogorodsk toy "Angel") and the Museum of Russian Matryoshka (here you can see Semyonov, Vyatka, propaganda and nesting dolls - the work of professional and folk craftsmen).
Pancake Mountain is a place where you should definitely go on vacation in Sergiev Posad. In summer, here you can admire flower beds, sit on benches, buy souvenirs in a number of installed stalls, as well as arrange an original photo session and enjoy the beautiful panorama of the city (the best view of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra opens from here).
For lovers of waterfalls, a trip to the Gremyachiy Klyuch waterfall will be an exciting event (cascades rush down from a 25-meter height). Going on a trip, the main thing is not to forget to take with you containers for collecting pure holy water and bathing accessories (for those who want to swim in the Sergievsky healing spring, a log font has been built).
An interesting place to visit is the ethnopark “Nomad” (the map of the route is shown on the website www.ethno-park.ru): here everyone will be able to look at the chums and yurts, ride a camel, learn about the culture and customs of Kazakhs, Nenets, Mongols and other peoples, shoot a bow, get to know the inhabitants of the zoo (those who wish can take part in the process of feeding the yaks), attend master classes (drawing using the “woolen watercolor” technique) …
Well, in the “Park of Miracles” shady trees, a small pond, a shooting range, trampolines, power machines, a petting zoo, attractions (“Shooting Star”, “Waltz”, “Hip-Hop”, “Flying Saucer”, “Autodrom”,“Calypso”), cafe area.
