This City tour of Moscow will help you to get acquainted with Moscow – the capital of Russia. You will find out peculiar detail about the history of this ancient city, as Moscow’s origins have long been shrouded of the mystery of time; there are countless stories and myths about Moscow.
You will see the unique historical, architectural and cultural landmarks: the Kremlin, the Cathedral of the Intercession on the Moat (which people renamed as the Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed), the Bolshoy Theatre, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. You’ll feel the originality and the grandeur of Moscow – the center of political, financial, cultural and spiritual life of Russia.
The Kremlin and the Cathedrals
The Kremlin is the historical centre of the city, the heart of Moscow. This is one of the most famous museums of the world, which continues to attract visitors in great numbers. Kremlin is located on a hill washed from one side by the Moscow–river. On the Kremlin grounds you can see the Tsar Bell and the Tsar Cannon and visit Annunciation (Blagoveschensky), Archangel (Arkhangelsky) and Assumption (Voznesensky) Cathedrals, the Bell –Tower of Ivan the Great and the Church of the Twelve Apostles – the wonderful monuments of Russian church architecture with unique richly decorated interiors.
The Kremlin and the Cathedrals
Sergiev Posad aka Zagorsk – the centre of Russian Orthodox Church. All the history of the Moscow formation not only as of the main administrative centre, but also the centre of Russian religious life will be shown to you during this excursion. You will visit the chapels, churches, cathedrals and monasteries of Moscow. This is a visit to the Holy– Trinity Sergeius Monastery (Lavra), founded by St. Sergeius of Radonezh (1314 – 1392) in 1340. You’ll visit the Sacristy, where the treasures of Lavra are held: the unique icons, the church clothes, book, presented by the Russian Tsars and grand princes. You’ll see the austere and elegant churches of XV–XVII c., Theological Academy. You’ll learn about the event, connected with Lavra and it’s role in the spiritual life of Russia.
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