Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Church of Saint Maximus the Confessor in Varvarka

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 93,294 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Church of Saint Maximus the Confessor in Varvarka, Orthodox temple in Tverskoy District, Russia.

The Church of Saint Maximus the Confessor on Varvarka Street is a rectangular stone structure with a single dome rising from a tall basement level. The interior contains a high altar and a side chapel, both spaces dedicated to the saint.

Built in 1698 by merchants Maxim Sharovnikov and Maxim Verkhovitinov, it replaced an earlier wooden church from 1434. The building was repurposed during Soviet times but returned to religious use in 1994.

The main altar is consecrated to Saint Maximus the Blessed, a Moscow holy fool buried in 1434 by the earlier Boris and Gleb church, while the south chapel honours Saint Maximus the Confessor. The name reflects both saints, and the church forms part of the Patriarchal Metochion of Zaryadye.

The church sits in a densely built historic area, and its southern facade is adapted to sloped ground. Visitors should watch for uneven terrain and look for the entrance on the eastern side.

The lower three-apse floor served in the 17th and 18th centuries as a storage place for townspeople's property during fires and disasters. The window reveals inside have corners cut at an angle at the top, a detail rare in Russian architecture of that period.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 93,294 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
Inception
1698
GPS coordinates
55.75245,37.62729
Latest update
October 28, 2026 18:20
Around this place
H s
Russian Federation

H s

0.2 mi
Monument to Minin and Pozharsky
Russian Federation

Monument to Minin and Pozharsky

0.2 mi
Zaryadye Park
Russian Federation

Zaryadye Park

0.1 mi
Eighth Sister
Russian Federation

Eighth Sister

510 ft
House of the Boyars Romanov
Russian Federation

House of the Boyars Romanov

460 ft
Moscow Gostiny Dvor
Russian Federation

Moscow Gostiny Dvor

0.1 mi
The Old English Court
Russian Federation

The Old English Court

90 ft
Zaryadye Concert Hall
Russian Federation

Zaryadye Concert Hall

0.2 mi
Middle Trade Rows
Russian Federation

Middle Trade Rows

0.2 mi
Church of Saint Barbara, Moscow
Russian Federation

Church of Saint Barbara, Moscow

290 ft
Monaster Ikony Matki Bożej „Znak” w Moskwie
Russian Federation

Monaster Ikony Matki Bożej „Znak” w Moskwie

460 ft
Church of the Theotokos of the Sign
Russian Federation

Church of the Theotokos of the Sign

300 ft
Church of Saint George in Pskov Hill, Moscow
Russian Federation

Church of Saint George in Pskov Hill, Moscow

0.1 mi
Church of Saint Nicholas Red Jingle Bell
Russian Federation

Church of Saint Nicholas Red Jingle Bell

0.1 mi
Old Moscow Stock Exchange building
Russian Federation

Old Moscow Stock Exchange building

0.1 mi
New Gostiny Dvor
Russian Federation

New Gostiny Dvor

420 ft
Музей «Английское подворье»
Russian Federation

Музей «Английское подворье»

80 ft
Братский корпус Знаменского монастыря
Russian Federation

Братский корпус Знаменского монастыря

310 ft
Москворецкие ворота
Russian Federation

Москворецкие ворота

0.2 mi
Николомокринская башня
Russian Federation

Николомокринская башня

0.2 mi
Simon Ushakov chambers
Russian Federation

Simon Ushakov chambers

0.1 mi
Флигель (Тверской)
Russian Federation

Флигель (Тверской)

0.1 mi
Ilyinka Street 8, Moscow
Russian Federation

Ilyinka Street 8, Moscow

0.2 mi
Торговый дом Морозова (Тверской)
Russian Federation

Торговый дом Морозова (Тверской)

0.2 mi
Колокольня (Тверской)
Russian Federation

Колокольня (Тверской)

110 ft
Собор (Тверской)
Russian Federation

Собор (Тверской)

0.2 mi
Палаты (Тверской)
Russian Federation

Палаты (Тверской)

0.1 mi
Корпус служб Знаменского монастыря (Тверской)
Russian Federation

Корпус служб Знаменского монастыря (Тверской)

460 ft
Show the full map
Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Church of Saint Maximus the Confessor in Varvarka - Orthodox temple in Tverskoy District, Russia » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.