Trinity Lutheran Church

Trinity Lutheran Church is a church building in the Lefortovo District that stands within cemetery grounds, built with stone walls, tall windows, and a central spire that rises above the surrounding area. The structure was designed to be visible from various points across the grounds, making it a focal point for the space.

The building was completed in 1911 when Moscow's Lutheran community needed its own dedicated space for worship. It was constructed on cemetery grounds that had been established by imperial decree over a century earlier, giving the site long historical roots.

The building reflects Lutheran Protestant faith and remains a place where people of different backgrounds have maintained their connections to this denomination. The inscriptions and graves around it show how diverse the community was that gathered here over the years.

The site is located on cemetery grounds, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended for navigating the uneven paths. The best approach is to reach Baumanskaya station by metro and then walk east through the cemetery area to find the church.

The cemetery grounds contain graves with inscriptions in multiple languages, a rare witness to Moscow's cosmopolitan nature in the late 1800s and early 1900s. These multilingual inscriptions tell stories of residents from many countries who made their lives here.

Location: Lefortovo District

Inception: 1911

Part of: Vvedenskoye Cemetery

GPS coordinates: 55.76750,37.71000

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:10