Practical Information
Updated: Jan 2, 2026Visit Duration
Minimum2 hours
Recommended3 hours
Maximum5 hours
Entrance Fee
FreeTerritory entry is free. Tours: 500 RUB. Bell tower: 200 RUB. Treasury: 400 RUB. Main monastery of Russia
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings — fewer pilgrims. Easter and Trinity Sunday — main holidays but very crowded. Autumn — golden leaves and fewer tourists.
Crowd Level
High — many peopleHow to Get There
Train from Yaroslavsky station in Moscow to Sergiev Posad station (1h 15min — 1h 40min). 10-15 minutes walk from station. Bus 388 from VDNKh metro.
What to Expect
Majestic monastery complex behind fortress walls. Trinity Cathedral with relics of St. Sergius and icons by Rublev. Assumption Cathedral with blue domes. 88-meter bell tower — tallest in Russia. Treasury with treasures. Active monastery with services.
Best Photo Spot
Blinnaya Gora viewpoint — panorama of the entire monastery. Inside — Cathedral Square with view of Assumption Cathedral and bell tower.
When to Visit
Best Time
MayJunSep
Good Time
AprJulAugOct
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Not availableCharging
No outletsMobile signal
GoodFacilities & Services
audio guide
guided tours
gift shop
restrooms
cafe
Working Hours
Updated: Jan 2, 2026Monday08:00 — 18:00
Tuesday08:00 — 18:00
Wednesday08:00 — 18:00
Thursday08:00 — 18:00
Friday08:00 — 18:00
Saturday08:00 — 18:00
Sunday08:00 — 18:00
Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Partially accessible
Audio Guide
Available
Staff Assistance
Available
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faq.subtitle Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius
Territory entry is free. Paid services: guided tour (~1500₽), bell tower climb (350₽), Treasury visit (1250₽).
On territory — yes. In churches, photos prohibited during services. In Treasury, photos prohibited.
Relics of the holy founder of the monastery are in a silver reliquary in Trinity Cathedral. Main shrine of the Lavra. Lines to relics can be long.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius
Entry free. Tours from 1000₽. Bell tower 350₽. Treasury 1250₽. Women need headscarf and skirt (rentals available). Hours: 8AM-6PM (summer), 8:30AM-5PM (winter).
Train from Yaroslavsky station in Moscow to Sergiev Posad station (1h 15min — 1h 40min). 10-15 minutes walk from station. Bus 388 from VDNKh metro.
Main shrines: relics of St. Sergius in Trinity Cathedral, icons by Andrei Rublev, Assumption Cathedral with tomb of Boris Godunov.
Blinnaya Gora viewpoint — best view of the Lavra. Cathedral Square for photos inside. Bell tower (88m) — city panorama.
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