Sacred monastery complex at the site where Romanov family remains were hidden after execution. Seven wooden churches represent each family member. Set in a forest 15 km from Yekaterinburg. Major Orthodox pilgrimage site completed in 2000.
From Yekaterinburg: bus to Shuvakish or Isetskoye village, then taxi (5 km). By car: via highway toward Nizhny Tagil, turn to Ganina Yama after 15 km. Taxi from Yekaterinburg center — about 800-1000 rubles.
Wooden temples in the forest. Memorial cross at mine site. Pilgrims' trail.
Useful tips for visiting Ganina Yama Monastery
Monastery is 15 km from Yekaterinburg — take taxi or tour. Modest dress required for temple visits. Especially beautiful in winter snow. Convenient to combine with Church on Blood visit.
From Yekaterinburg by taxi about 30 minutes. Organized tours include transfer and guide. No direct public transport to monastery.
Monastery built where the royal family's bodies were destroyed. Seven wooden temples — one for each family member who perished. Pilgrims' trail leads through forest to the mine shaft.
Wooden temples amid the forest. Memorial cross at the mine shaft. Pilgrims' trail, especially beautiful in autumn and winter.
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