Sergiyev Posad Attractions

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The Moscow Region State-Financed Organization Of Culture “The Sergiev Posad State History and Art Museum” The unique collections of Old Russian and folk art are worldly famous. They demonstrate the development of Russian art till the 21st century and correlation of folk and professional art. Academician D.S. Likhachev called the Sergiev Posad Museum “Hermitage of Russian Culture”. “The Museum Yesterday, Today and Always” The historical center of the ancient town Sergiev Posad in the vicinity of Moscow is the architectural ensembleof the Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra, founded by Venerable Sergius of Radonezh and the town’s main sight is the Sergiev Posad Museum-Rezerve. The Museum was established on April, 20 on the basis of the historical and artistic treasures of the Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra, which was in time supplemented by the most interesting collections of folk and contemporary applied and decorative art. The Museum collection include over 189 000 items, permitting 10 permanent displays and temporary exhibitions. In 1992 the Museum was declared a specially significant unit of the national cultural heritage of the Russian Federation. At present the Museum, situated in the historical part of the town, is represented by 4 sections: The Sacristy of the Trinity-St. Sergius Monastery, The Museum Complex “Konny Dvor”, The Main Building, The Local History Department. The exhibition complexes are completed with commentaries on the town history, archeological finds and art collections. The Sergiev Posad State History and Art Museum-Reserve is waiting for everybody who is interested in history and culture of Russia! You are welcome to get in touch with the great historical heritage! The Main Exhibitions and Displays The Museum Complex “Konny Dvor” * “The Ancient Past of the Sergiev Posad District” The collections of the historical and archeological monuments of the 6th century B.C. – 14th century, found on the territory of the Sergiev Posad district. * “The Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra”: Architectural Ensemble, Pages of History (14th – 18th cc)” The only exhibition in Russia illustrating the history of the Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra, steps of the Monastery construction and its participation in the events of Russian history. It presents collections of Russian and West-European arms and armor of the 16th – 17th cc. and rarities of the age of Enlightenment used in the Monastery, in the town and its environs. * “St. Sergius of Radonezh – an Assistant to the Entire State and to the Tsars of Russia” The exhibition combines for the first time the 15th – early 20th century works of art, dedicated to Venerable Sergius of Radonezh. Most exhibits are connected with the names of the famous state and church persons, with memorial and occasionally dramatic events or record the names of the craftsmen, owners and donators, indicate the date of production and the reason for the donation to the Monastery. The Exhibition presents works of jewelry art, icons, embroideries in silk, golden and silver threads, books, documents, reconstruction models, archeological finds, paintings, engravings, works of the famous folk handicrafts centers. * “The World of a Russian Village” The exhibition presents rich collection of pottery, carved and painted woodworks, printed textiles, embroidery, weaving, folk costumes of the 18th – 20th cc., gives an idea of the traditional Russian feasts: Christmas, Shrovetide, Trinity Sunday. * “Russian Applied and Decorative Art of the 18th – 21st cc.” The exhibition presents traditional Russian handicrafts and productions. They are world-famous centers of carving in wood and bone, lacquer painting on papier- mache and metal, clay toys, printed and embroidered in gold kerchiefs, glass, porcelain, faience. * “The Museum of Russian Matryoshka” The exhibition illustrates the main steps in the development of matryoshka doll. It demonstrates works of all traditional matryoshka centers situated in the Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Vyatka regions and also such a bright phenomenon of contemporary artistic life as “art” matryoshka. The Main Building includes the exhibition hall organizing displays of paintings, engravings, works of applied and decorative art produced by artists of Sergiev Posad, Moscow and other towns of Russia. The Local History Department is housed in a little cozy mansion in the middle of the park with age-old trees. Its exhibits illustrate the late 19th – 20th century history of Sergiev Posad; convey the atmosphere of the provincial town at the turn of the century; depict sever life and hard work of the citizens during the Great Patriotic War, give an opportunity to find oneself in the sweet 1950s. The Sacristy of the Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra of the 14th – 19th cc. At present this Museum complex is under restoration. Some items from the collection are displayed at the Exhibition “St. Sergius – An Assistant to the Entire State and to the Tsars of Russia” in the Museum Complex “Konny Dvor”.
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  • Israel R
    Ra'anana, Israel16,126 contributions
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    One of the highlights of our trip to Russia, (my wife’s and myself, her sister, and my brother in law) was without any doubt our trip to the Golden Ring and especially to The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra church in the city of Sergiev Posad which is considered to be one of the most important religious centers in Russia and a pilgrimage site especially to believers in Orthodox Christianity.
    Since we arrived with our “private” guide who had “pre-arranged” personal guidance for us, so we “got” a young guide from the church staff who took us under his wings and led us to all the interesting places (and they are many) throughout the site. Explained to us the history of the place from its inception to the present day. Starting from the entrance area with the arched door and the amazing frescoes on the walls and ceiling and later all the spectacular sites (and they are many). In conclusion a most amazing place NOT 2 B MISSED.
    Written 29 September 2020
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  • drogilmour
    Guatemala City, Guatemala2,709 contributions
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    As with the others, an impressive interior, both the iconostasis as the frescoes. When we visited there wasn’t any service being conducted.
    Written 19 December 2019
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  • Papayaved
    Cancun, Mexico442 contributions
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    Sergiyev Posad, of course, is one of the main russian sightseeings. This place is simple natural attraction, that have old religion history, but all wooden churches are new.

    Attraction don't have access by public transport. You can to visit it by bicycle or by taxi.
    Written 10 June 2016
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  • drogilmour
    Guatemala City, Guatemala2,709 contributions
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    The iconostasis is awesome but the enormous bronze chandelier hanging from the cupola with it’s intricate details is worth admiring. We visited on a Sunday afternoon and there were not many visitors.
    Written 19 December 2019
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  • FredRk
    Manchester, UK12 contributions
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    Highly informative talk (in russian), sampled 19th century russian food and then made boiled sweets which we particularly enjoyed. Followed by an included afternoon tea in the restaurant next door with samovar. Really freindly and hepful staff and well worth a visit.
    Written 28 October 2019
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  • Jedai79
    Singapore, Singapore2,532 contributions
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    On 8 June 2018, nearing the end of our 19-day Russian trip (on a free & easy basis), my partner was really tired of seeing onion-structures, so we decided to book a cab to go to Tchaikovsky House Museum (it was a must for me!) and Sergiev Posad.

    Unlike the Croatian road trip we did end 2016 where we went to Plitvice Waterfall; drove past the mountainous terrain of Slovenia and some parts of Croatia; walked along the seaside promenade of Split; walked round the old city of Dubrovnik; went to the holy town of Medjugorje; walked to a castle along the seaside in Trieste (Italy); ventured up hilly cobblestone-paved roads to view the small town, Rovinj; went to lakes; Predjama Castle nestled in a cave; Postojna Cave; visited the mystical Mostar, for the 19 days in Russia, we visited almost the same kind of churches/palaces, we didn’t get a chance to see a variety of things. Not that Russia does not have the above that we mentioned for our Croatian road trip but those places were far from Moscow and St Petersburg and we can’t drive because we can’t remember the letters in Russian language. (Cyrillic, we think...)

    After referring to TA reviews, we decided on this place in Sergiev Posad. My partner wanted something SPECIAL and Gefsiansky Chernigovsky Skit did not disappoint him. Most tour groups would take tourists to Vladimir and Suzdal but we love Sergiev Posad. All the above are part of the Golden Ring.

    On 8 June 2018, it was a rainy day. The drive from Tchaikovsky’s House in Klin to Sergiev Posad plus a lunch stop was no more than 2.5 hours.

    Still had the onion-structure. After walking into the church, we could not find the entrance to the “caves”. We had to ask the lady who was selling candles for direction. She said 800 Rubbles, so we thought it was 800 Rubbles/pax and we were gonna pay 1600 Rubbles. She was so honest that she said it should be 800 Rubbles for two visitors. We could not see any signs there and she could have walked away with the extra money we had wanted to pay her. Thank you!

    She got one of the seminary student (he dressed like a friar from the Catholic religion) who was talking to her then to take us to the “caves” which were hidden by the Church. How this Church was built round the caves was something we didn’t understand.

    After walking into a fairly huge praying area, we thought that was the end of our tour. Then, the seminary student who was from Yugoslavia led us through another door, walked down some steps, walked through some dark narrow paths (most of them were fitted with lights, seminary student knew where all the switches were). There were small prayer rooms. Finally, he guided us to the stream. Stream water has been drawn into taps where we could get to drink the water. The religious paintings on the walls of the cave were done by seminary students quite recently.

    After the tour, we left church and were greeted by a nice pond with ducks swimming in it. Very peaceful and serene. If we have a chance to return to Russia, we’d like to see nature and not churches/palaces all the time....

    Gefsimansky Cheenigovsky Skit was memorable. We did not have the time to visit other places of interest in Sergiev Posad. May be we should return to Sergiev Posad one day....
    Written 20 July 2018
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  • drogilmour
    Guatemala City, Guatemala2,709 contributions
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    This was the cherry on top of the cake, we visited this on our way out and the quality of both the iconostasis and the frescoes adorning every inch of the refectory are incredible.
    Written 19 December 2019
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  • Neil B
    Moscow, Russia88 contributions
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    Went to the monastery at Sergiyev Posad today, what a wonderfully peaceful place with so much history. The churches with their golden and blue starred cupolas are a wonderful site but the beauty is on the inside with the intricate artwork of the Icons to the fabulously detailed walls and ceilings.
    It is a working monastery with constant services in progress so it goes without saying that respect is the key. I had my Russian guide and also a English speaking guide for my time in the monastery, there is so much information to take in so if you only speak English this is a must.
    I was there in the winter when it is quiet, apparently in the summer it is very busy. If you choose to go you will not be disappointed. The level of devotion by the citizens who use this as a functional place for prayer is truly moving.
    Written 16 January 2020
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  • Natabol410
    Norwich, UK7 contributions
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    This a small museum, but the collection of toys from 1930-1990ies – fantastic.
    I saw my first baby doll from 1961! and my favourite Olesya with blue eyes from 1970! My husband, who is English could identify similar cars he had as a boy. The founder and the owner of the museum gave us a very personal nostalgic tour. We left smiling and happy!
    Written 30 January 2019
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  • drogilmour
    Guatemala City, Guatemala2,709 contributions
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    An observation deck that one passes coming down from the train station and headed to the monastery; the view from here is simply amazing! Most of the photos from Sergiev Posad are probably taken from here. Check the ducks on the pond below to your right.
    Written 20 December 2019
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