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Architectural Ensemble of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad

Sergiyev Posad, Russia

About

This is a fine example of a working Orthodox monastery, with military features that are typical of the 15th to the 18th century, the period during which it developed. The main church of the Lavra, the Cathedral of the Assumption (echoing the Kremlin Cathedral of the same name), contains the tomb of Boris Godunov. Among the treasures of the Lavra is the famous icon, The Trinity , by Andrei Rublev.

Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia

Plan your visit

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The Lavra itself is open daily 05:00-21:00, with 24-hour opening on major feast days. Official guided tours run daily 09:00-18:00 in summer and 09:00-17:00 in winter (November 11-April 30).

Admission

Free

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When to go

  • Time of day: Morning, Afternoon

Features & amenities

What to expect

  • Indoor + outdoor

What to bring

  • Water
  • comfortable shoes

Good to know

  • Partially accessible

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Planning Sergiyev Posad

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