Sergiev Posad is a perfect day trip from Moscow, and you’ll be spending most of your time at the incredible monastery, Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius.
Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius next to modern buildings.
Dating back to the 14th-century, it is a major tourist and pilgrimage site. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery was founded by one of Russia’s most important saints, Sergius of Radonezh. Some of his relics are inside along with those of other important historical actors.
Sergius of Radonezh greets you before you enter the monastery grounds.
Sergius’ 1355 charter for the monastery’s construction served as a model for his disciples who founded over 400 monasteries throughout Russia.
As the Russian Orthodox Church’s spiritual centre, Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius is actually the most important monastery in Russia. Over 300 monks currently live there, so you’ll see a few within the crowds.
Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius is nothing like any other monastery I’ve seen. I love how it is a mini city surrounded by military walls for protection. Have you seen any a monastery like this before? ↓
The entrance.
I love the military walls.
The second part of the entrance. I love the colours and the art.
The Bell Tower and one of the cathedrals.
I wonder how the top looks at night.
I love how the cross is a fountain. I’ve never seen that before.
Behind the Bell Tower.
I love the cross on the left. The line was that long the whole time I was there.
What comes to mind when you think of a monastery?
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