Marfo-Mariinsky Convent Moscow: Shchusev Cathedral, Hours and Tours
The Marfo-Mariinsky Convent was founded in 1909 by Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna on Bolshaya Ordynka, with Alexey Shchusev's white Intercession Cathedral, a…

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Explore Moscow’s churches, cathedrals, monasteries and religious architectural landmarks. These places offer insight into the city’s history, Orthodox traditions and architectural heritage. Some remain places of worship, while others are also important cultural and historical attractions. Browse St. Basil’s Cathedral Moscow, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour Moscow, Novodevichy Convent Moscow and Donskoy Monastery Moscow. Use the individual guides to understand each site’s background and decide which locations fit your sightseeing plans. When visiting active religious sites, respect worshippers and check any visitor rules, access restrictions or dress expectations before entering.





The Marfo-Mariinsky Convent was founded in 1909 by Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna on Bolshaya Ordynka, with Alexey Shchusev's white Intercession Cathedral, a…
Danilov Monastery is traditionally regarded as Moscow's oldest monastery and is today the Patriarch's residence: the bells that came back from Harvard,…
A small walled church estate on a steep river bank, with a tiled gate tower of 1693–1694, a brick Dormition Cathedral and…
A fortified monastery on the Moskva River, moved here in 1491, with the five-domed Transfiguration Cathedral of 1645–1649, Romanov family tombs, frescoes…
A fortified monastery founded in 1591 in southern Moscow, with two cathedrals, red-crowned towers, the relics of Patriarch Tikhon and a necropolis,…
Explore Moscow's Arbat district on a walking tour connecting neoclassical architecture, Russian music, Asian art, theatre, experimental design and Pushkin's former home.
A literary walk from the Bulgakov Museum and Patriarch's Ponds past the church where Pushkin married to the Maly Theatre and Theatre…
A riverside walk from the pedestrian Patriarshy Bridge past the Muzeon sculpture park and Krymsky Bridge to Gorky Park and the quiet…








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