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TRINITY MONASTERY OF ST SERGIUS
In Russia, it doesn't get any holier than Sergiev Posad (), founded in 1340 by
the country's most revered saint, St Sergei of Radonezh. Since the 14th cen-
tury, seekers have been journeying here to pay homage to him.
Sergiev Posad continues to be one of the most important spiritual sites in Russia and is
usually crowded with pilgrims. It's an easy day trip from Moscow and that's how most
people visit it. There are a handful of museums and other attractions, but the monastery is
the main drawcard and it's more than enough to merit the trip here.
Note that visitors to the monastery should refrain from photographing the monks. Female
visitors should wear headscarves, and men are required to remove their hats before entering
the churches.
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