Church of Anna's Conceiving in Ugol
Church of Anna's Conceiving in Ugol, Eastern Orthodox church in Tverskoy District, Moscow, Russia
Description
The Church of Anna's Conceiving sits where Kitaygorodsky Passage meets Moskvoretskaya Embankment and displays traditional Russian building design. The building features three decorated doorways and serves today as an active place of worship.
History
The structure traces back to the stone church period following the fire of 1547, with earliest records from 1493. The site experienced destruction and rebuilding through these early disasters affecting Moscow.
Culture
The southern chapel is dedicated to Saint Menas and reflects how this place was shaped by major moments in Moscow's past. Visitors can see today how the space preserves memories connected to the city's important events.
Practical
The site sits at a main intersection in the city center with good accessibility from nearby areas. Visitors should note that this is an active place of worship, so certain behavior standards and visiting hours apply.
Did you know?
The interior vault system comes from an early period and scholars view it as one of Moscow's oldest examples of this building technique. This ancient construction method is rarely visible today and makes the interior space particularly interesting.
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