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Old Golutvin Monastery: quiet retreat off beaten path

I love historic places not many people know about! It’s quiet and peaceful, even if you come on weekend or holiday. Note: if you go by car, your own or a taxi, you can stand for half an hour at the ...

It's not in the Kremlin!

But on the left bank of the Oka river, good 9 kilometers down south. I visited it in January. By car. Alone. The weather was frosty and sunny and there was a lot of snow everywhere after a heavy sno...

The part of the architectural complex of Cathedral Square.

Old-Golutvin Monastery is part of the architectural complex of Cathedral Square. From a distance you will see the bell tower of the monastery, which is the gate church. The height of the three-tier...

Almost patriarchal places

One of the oldest and most revered monasteries. And this is explained not only by the antiquity of its construction and appearance, but also by the fact that the initiative in its creation belongs to ...

Peaceful Village Monastery

On the banks of the Moscow river, in the old village. Quiet and scenic. A lovely walk across the pontoon bridge from Kolomna. Under renovation, but an active church with friendly docents. Interesting...