Things to do in Sergiev Posad

Sergiev Posad (also known as Zagorsk) is one of the 8 cities that are part of the tourist route called the Russian Golden Ring. Near the Capital of Moscow, it is a perfectly communicated city. You can get there by train or by bus if you are an independent traveler or you can also find all kinds of private tours that will guide you to learn about the history's city.

The city has grown around the monumental complex The Hole Trinity-St Sergius Lavra and is a Monastery declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Founded in the 14th century by saint Sergius of Rádonez, it is considered the center of the spirituality of the Russian Orthodox Church which is why this site is also called the Russian Vatican.

You can start visiting the monastery and its churches or different specialized museums dedicated to conserving memory, try the typical food and finally but not less interesting, visit the souvenir shops, where you can find distinctive Russian collectibles: the matryoshkas because there is also a legend that says in this city were born these dolls.