Cathedrals and Churches of the Russian Capital

Cathedrals and Churches of the Russian Capital

We invite you to visit the most important and beautiful Churches and Cathedrals of the Moscow City!

Your first stop is New Maiden Convent probably the best known cloister of Moscow. There are lots of legends and stories about this convent. It actually looks alike the medieval fortress and often Muscovites call it the mini-Kremlin.

Next we will take you to the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. It was built as a national monument to express the nation’s gratitude to Christ Jesus for saving Russia.

Last visit will be to Saint Basil Cathedral, the most famous sites on Red Square. Built in 16th century t to commemorate Ivan the Terrible’s conquest of Kazan the Cathedral in fact is a group of nine churches or chapels that sit on one foundation.

After that we will bring you to the hotel.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Saint Basil's Cathedral, Red Square 2, Moscow 109012 Russia

Every capital has a well-known landmark making it easily recognizable. In Moscow, the Cathedral of the Protecting Veil of the Mother of God, better known as the Cathedral of St. Vasily the Blessed (or St. Basil’s Cathedral, as it is often called in English), standing in Red Square is such a landmark. It is for nearly 450 years now that this architectural ensemble of inimitable beauty and grandeur has been filling our hearts with joy, excitement and pride.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Volkhonka, 15, Moscow 119019 Russia

One of the most imposing and controversial buildings in Russia, the resurrected Cathedral of Christ the Savior has had a short but turbulent history.

Duration: 30 minutes