The Trinity-Sergius Lavra is the heart of Russian Orthodoxy and the largest monastery in Europe. A trip here is a great opportunity to get away from the bustle of the capital for one day, listen to the ringing of bells melting in the air, feel the coolness of living springs beating near the walls of the laurel, enjoy the beauty in the stone created by human hands. And most importantly - to get acquainted with the history of the monastery, which played a significant role in the political life of Russia. Individual excursion for 1-10 people Duration 2.5 hours Children Can be with children How it goes On foot Rating 5 on 11 reviews from 6000 rub. for 1-7 people or 800 rubles. per person if there are more of you
What awaits you
Streets of Sergiev Posad - keepers of history You will have a leisurely walk along the streets of Sergiev Posad, built up with sleepy merchant mansions and the Lavra itself. We will talk about Russian architecture, each era of which is captured in diverse, dissimilar churches and towers. About how they formed into a single ensemble, a fabulous city, the view of which involuntarily takes your breath away. About people who did not come out of princes and nobles, but became mentors and inspirers of the nation, whose light is still felt within the walls of one of the most beautiful and strongest Russian monasteries
The beauty of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra I will tell you about what happened on the Makovets hill before Sergius of Radonezh came to it, about the people who built churches, painted icons, cast the bells of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra. About the life of the monastery today and about its past, when the fate of our people was decided at the impregnable walls and within them, as well as why it differs from other Russian monasteries. You will walk along the surrounding hills and find out where the Pyatnitsky well is located, how the spring of St. Sava arose, and what the Gethsemane Skete is famous for. Hear about the ancient legends of the land of Radonezh, and also learn why Sergiev Posad is called the "Russian toy capital" and where in this city is the best place to dine.
Organizational details
- The excursion starts already in Sergiev Posad, where you get on your own
- The excursion will be interesting for children over 10 years old. Younger children may be present, but there is no way to adapt the content of the tour.
Venue
The meeting point is by agreement with the guide, you can discuss it when ordering the excursion.
