Sergiyev Posad, Religious city in Moscow Oblast, Russia
The Trinity Lavra monastery complex contains over fifty buildings and ten cathedrals, forming an architectural ensemble that defines the city landscape.
The settlement grew from a wooden church built by monk Sergius of Radonezh in the 14th century into a fortified monastery that protected Moscow from enemies.
The Sergiev Posad State History Museum presents collections of religious art, traditional crafts, and the famous matryoshka nesting dolls invented in this region.
Regular trains connect Sergiev Posad to Moscow Yaroslavsky station, with the journey taking approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes through suburban landscapes.
The monastery bell tower, constructed in 1770, rises higher than its counterpart in the Moscow Kremlin and contains the pure-toned bell called The Swan.
Location: Городское поселение Сергиев Посад
Inception: 1337
Elevation above the sea: 210 m
Part of: North Moscow Oblast
Website: http://sergiev-posad.net
GPS coordinates: 56.30000,38.13333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:09
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