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Historic churches and monasteries

Compare a white stone cathedral, Kolomna’s ornate church and large monastery ensembles.

The bell tower and churches of the Trinity Lavra of Saint Sergius
© Vyacheslav Argenberg ·CC BY 4.0·Original image·Photo credits

Three ways to see the buildings

Kolomna’s St Nicholas Church is visible from the street. In Zvenigorod walk uphill to Assumption Cathedral. The Church of the Intercession in Serpukhov offers interior visits on a museum tour. Check what is open on your date.

Visiting an active monastery

Make time to see the exterior, confirm access to individual buildings and check photography rules. Follow signs at the entrance. If steps or slopes are difficult, ask about an accessible entrance in advance.

Links checked: 8 November 2026.

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A FEW PLACES TO START

KolomenskoyeTsaritsynoAbramtsevo Museum-ReserveKolomna Kremlin