Best places: Place of worships in Russia

The mother cathedral for the city, this elegant church was made a museum during Communist times.

👍👍 Черниговский скит — старинный пещерный монастырь, основанный в середине XIX века неподалеку от Троицкой лавры. Кроме православных паломников, на территории мужской обители бывает много туристов, желающих познакомиться с историей скита, его живописным архитектурным ансамблем и посетить могилы великих...

Gleaming mosaics & marble line this richly decorated 1880s church topped with colorful onion domes.

👍👍 One of the most beautiful temples. It’s very light and soulful inside (I’m not a fan of churches), but I liked it here

Multicolored domes top this 16th-century former cathedral that now contains a museum of the church.

👍👍 Holy place. Special for me. I love this atmosphere of spirituality and purity. No matter how upset, depressed or simply burnt out from fatigue and everyday worries a person comes, peace, joy, and strength are found here. The soul seems to be cleansed and filled. And the beauty of the garden is like...

👍👍 Very calm and quiet place. You can absorb calmness in this place. Mind realaxing to watch the art done by the Monks. They are very friendly and also let us practice the art also. Must visit buddhist temple.

Monastery with one of Moscow's oldest cloisters, offering guided tours plus pilgrim's accommodation.

This striking blue, white & gold Baroque cathedral with ornate decor is closely linked to the navy.

👍👍 Очень красивое место с интересной, трагической историей. Радует восстановление монастырских территорий. Можно прогуляться в лесу по дорожке выложенной плиткой и оснащённой фонарями. На вершине горы есть купели и маленькая часовенка. В часовне разрешается бить в колокола. Прекрасные виды, чистота, кр...

Baroque & neoclassical 18th-century cathedral frequented by Dostoevsky, with 5 domes & belfry views.

👍👍 The monastery itself was conceived as a courtyard to the St. John the Theologian convent in the village of Sura in the Arkhangelsk region. Now this monastery is the oldest architectural and spiritual monument in St. Petersburg. Located along the Karpovka River, Petrogradskaya metro station, this par...

Walled Orthodox monastery, founded by a 14th-century saint, with church frescoes dating from 1655.

Russian Orthodox cathedral in the Moscow Kremlin, dating back to the 14th century with golden domes.

Stately 14th-century monastery with church services, plus a cemetery & gift shop.

Established in 1616, this prominent monastery features Baroque architecture, cathedrals & temples.

👍👍 Впечатляющие сооружение, впервые вижу такой собор. Построен из кирпича , и очень высокий ! Шли по улице и увидели довольно далеко, и по мере приближения он всё рос и рос. Пришли посмотреть целенаправленно, и не разочаровались. Довольно крутое здание. Надо будет посмотреть в темноте, надеюсь он подсв...

👍👍 The cathedral itself is made in Russian traditions. Single-domed cathedral in green and gold tones. The interior decoration conquers with its grandeur. There is a commendable room where the paintings of Nicholas II and Maria Feodorovna are located next to the icon of the Virgin. Above them is the i...

Gleaming domes top this Orthodox edifice, rebuilt in the 1990s, with ornate, fresco-lined interior.