states: [russia]
category: cultural
year: 1993
location: Moscow region, town Sergiev-Posad (ex Zagorsk)
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 56.3103500000, 38.1312000000
Trinity Sergius Lavra, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Russia, is a prominent Orthodox monastery founded in the 14th century by St. Sergius of Radonezh, a key figure in Russian monasticism. Renowned for its spiritual significance and architectural grandeur, it features a complex of historic buildings, including the Trinity Cathedral with its ancient frescoes and the imposing Assumption Cathedral. The site has long served as a center of religious life, education, and pilgrimage, reflecting centuries of Russian cultural and historical development. Today, it remains an active monastery and a symbol of national heritage.
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