Holy Trinity Sergiev Lavra - This is the largest Orthodox male Stavropigial Monastery of Russia. The foundation of the monastery is considered to be the settlement of Sergius Radonezh in 1337. However, a number of historians believe that this happened later, in 1342.
What to see
Trinity Cathedral. In 1422, the first stone structure of the monastery was laid on the site of the old wooden church - Trinity Cathedral. In the painting of the temple, outstanding icon painters participated. For example, Andrei Rublev, who wrote for the iconostasis of the cathedral the famous "Trinity". The Trinity Cathedral was revered by Moscow princes, they even baptized the heirs of the throne.
Assumption Cathedral. The model of the Moscow Kremlin's Assumption Cathedral was the sample. The monastery cathedral repeats the overall composition of the temple, exceeding the capital sample. Unlike the Moscow temple, the monastery cathedral is composed of bricks, the thickness of its walls is 2.25 meters. In the cathedral, you can touch the relics of St. Innocent, Metropolitan of Moscow.
We also advise you to visit the Church of the Constitution of the Holy Spirit (Church of the Church), the Church of Rev. Sergius with the Forestry Chamber, Assumption Core, Church of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of Odigitria, Mikheevskaya Church, in the Church in honor of St. John the Forerunner and others. It will be interesting to visit the workshop, Which specializes in the manufacture of temple stained glass windows in Tiffany technique. As well as in the gold-sized workshop, ceramic and mosaic. During the workshops, various master classes are held.
How much is
Palmnic excursions are very popular. Cost - from 270 rubles per person. Schoolchildren - from 130.
How to get
On the train from the Yaroslavl railway station to Art. Sergiev Posad. Trains to Art. Alexandrov or Balakirevo. Time in the way - one and a half hours.
By bus number 388 from the metro station "VDNH" to Sergiev Posada. Buses depart every 10-15 minutes. Time on the way without traffic jams - hour with a little.
By car on the Yaroslavl highway (M8 track). After 45 kilometers there will be a turn on Sergiev Posad. 10 kilometers are you in the city.
Where to stay
The old Lavra Hotel is located on the shore of the White Pond, one of the parties of the building goes to the Krasnogorsk Square. Price - from 3100 rubles per room for two on a weekday. On weekends - from 3400. Children under 7 years old - free.
The Voznesenskaya Hotel is more like a hostel for accommodation from 4 to 8 people in one room. In the room bunk beds, facilities on the floor. The main advantage of this house is that he is very close to Lavra. The pilgrims of 50 and more people per day are traditionally populated here. Prices - from 300-350 rubles per day per person.