Sergiyevsky District

Historic sites in Sergiyevsky District

Historic Architecture and Sites

This collection showcases the diverse religious architecture of the Sergiyevo-Posadsky district, ranging from the grand Baroque monuments of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius to secluded village ruins. The list highlights significant stylistic transitions, featuring 18th-century Baroque chapels, 19th-century Neoclassical parish churches, and unique Art Nouveau designs. Key sites include the iconic 88-meter Bell Tower and the historical Assumption Well, representing the region's deep spiritual and artistic heritage.

Historic Architecture and Sites — Map

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A

Cerkov Vvedenia Presvatoj Bogorodicy

A Neoclassical Russian Orthodox church currently in a state of ruin.

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B

Uspenskij kladez s casovnej

A late 17th-century Baroque chapel built over a sacred spring within the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius.

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C

Cerkov Spasa Nerukotvornogo Obraza

A distinctive church featuring Art Nouveau architectural elements, reflecting the creative influence of the Abramtsevo Colony artists.

D

Cerkov Preobrazenia Gospodna

A Russian Orthodox church designed in the Neoclassical style.

E

Cerkov Ikony Boziej Materi Tihvinskaa

A Neoclassical parish church dedicated to the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God.

F

Cerkov Uspenia Presvatoj Bogorodicy

An 18th-century Neoclassical church dedicated to the Dormition of the Mother of God.

G

Cerkov Preobrazenia Gospodna

A traditional Neoclassical Russian Orthodox church.

H

The Bell Tower

An 88-meter Baroque bell tower completed in 1770, serving as a dominant landmark of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius.

I

Cerkov Mihaila Arhangela

Ruined remains of an Archangel Michael church showcasing eclectic architectural styles.

J

Cerkov Spasa Nerukotvornogo Obraza

A parish church exhibiting eclectic 19th-century architectural influences.

K

Cerkov Voznesenia Gospodna

An 18th-century Baroque church built between 1766 and 1779, featuring traditional Russian Orthodox design.

L

Cerkov Ikony Boziej Materi Korsunskaa

A Neoclassical church dedicated to the Korsun Icon of the Mother of God.

M

Cerkov Spasa Nerukotvornogo Obraza

A Russian Orthodox church featuring eclectic architectural details.

N

Krasnogorskaa casovna

A small Baroque chapel built in 1770, located on the Krasnogorskaya Square near the monastery walls.

O

Cerkov Rozdestva Presvatoj Bogorodicy

A Neoclassical church dedicated to the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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