Moscow Sights

Upper St Peter Monastery

#159 of 579 things to do in Moscow

#378 of 2693 things to do in Russia

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  • Address
    • cnr ul Petrovka & Petrovsky bul
  • Transport
    • Chekhovskaya
  • Price
    • admission free
  • Hours
    • 8am-8pm

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Lonely Planet review for Upper St Peter Monastery

The Upper St Peter Monastery was founded in the 1380s as part of an early defensive ring around Moscow. The grounds are pleasant in a peaceful, near-deserted way. The main, onion-domed Virgin of Bogolyubovo Church dates from the late 17th century. The loveliest structure is the brick Cathedral of Metropolitan Pyotr, restored with a shingle roof. (When Peter the Great ousted the Regent Sofia in 1690, his mother was so pleased she built him this church.)

 

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