Sergiev Posad: Discover Russian City Origins & Histories

Sergiev Posad is home to the Trinity Lavra - the main monastery in Russia - and is a must-see sight near Moscow. During the excursion, you will learn about the life of the founder of the monastery - St Sergius of Radonezh, one of the most revered Russian saints; about the history of the monastery associated with key events in Russian history and Russian Orthodox Church and Sergiev Posad. Guided tour includes: Trinity Cathedral (1422) – a masterpiece of Russian architecture and the oldest surviving building inside the monastery. It is here that the relics of St Sergius are held. The cathedral’s ancient iconostasis also holds icons with were painted by Andrey Rublev and his pupils. Dormition Cathedral (1559-1585) – built on the orders and using the donations of Ivan the Terrible taking the Moscow Kremlin’s Dormition Cathedral as an example. St Sergius’ Church and Refectory (1686-1692) - you will see the stunning baroque interior with one of the most beautiful carved iconostases in Russia