Unique church in Golitsyn Baroque style, unparalleled in Russia. Built by Prince Boris Golitsyn in 1690-1704. The only church in Russia crowned with an openwork gilded crown instead of a dome. Richly decorated with biblical sculptures in European tradition. Federal cultural heritage site.
Free entry. Active church. Observe dress code. Unique baroque architecture from 17th century
Summer and golden autumn. Sunset — best time for photos. Spring has beautiful blooming by the river.
Train from Kursky station to Podolsk, then bus 65 to Dubrovitsy village. Or bus 417 from Lesoparkovaya metro to Dubrovitsy. By car via Varshavskoye highway through Podolsk.
Majestic white-stone church with golden crown on top. Unique 12-petal plan. Sculptural decor in European style — figures of apostles, angels, biblical scenes. Inside — grand 'Crucifixion' above iconostasis. Nearby — Dubrovitsy estate, confluence of Desna and Pakhra rivers, holy spring.
View from below by the river — golden crown against the sky. From the hill — panorama of Desna and Pakhra confluence. Close-ups of sculptural details.
Unique 1697 baroque church, looks like cake. Free entry. 20km from Moscow Ring Road (Podolsk). By car or train to Podolsk + taxi. Golitsyn estate grounds.
faq.subtitle Church of the Sign in Dubrovitsy
The church was built in European Baroque style by Prince Golitsyn, tutor of Peter I. The Patriarch long refused consecration due to unusual appearance. The crown symbolizes royal power and Golitsyn's reconciliation with the Tsar.
Yes, the church is active. Services on Sundays and holidays. Other days you can enter during opening hours.
Useful tips for visiting Church of the Sign in Dubrovitsy
Entry free. Services on Sundays and holidays. Women need headscarf. Cafe nearby.
Train from Kursky station to Podolsk, then bus 65 to Dubrovitsy. Or bus 417 from Lesoparkovaya metro.
Be sure to climb the hill — beautiful view of Desna and Pakhra rivers confluence. Nearby is St. Paraskeva's holy spring.
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