Founded in the 1380s, this early medieval monastery was part of the original fortifications of the city. Today, the several churches inside have marvellous paintings and icons inside yet the exterior is really quite rundown. Today there is a friendly colony of cats, fed by the monastery faithful.
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Location

Location

Ul. Petrovka 28/2
Moscow
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Tickets

Admission free Monastery.<br /> Excursions in English by prior arrangement (+7) 903 670 64 74.
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Phone

(+7) 495 236 94 24
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Marina

Moscow

16. 3. 2026

Moscow itself was founded in 1147, 2 centuries before the monastery