Nadkladeznaya Chasovnya, Trinity Sergius Lavra - Sergiev Posad
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haggaeus
N 56° 18.611 E 038° 07.802
37V E 446178 N 6240942
Richly decorated chapel, adjacent to the Assumption Cathedral.
Waymark Code: WM6MHV
Location: Russia
Date Posted: 06/21/2009
Views: 14
The chapel is one of many church buildings on the territory of The Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, the largest monastery in Russia and the spiritual center of Russian Orthodox Church. It was built in the end of 17th century in Naryshkin style, the name means "over the well" - there is a well in place of an altar inside.
The admission to the monastery is free. For taking pictures you have to buy a photo permit (100 roubles).
Style: Moscow Baroque
Type of building (structure): Small religious objects (waychapels and columns of the crucification)
Date of origin:: end of 17th century
Web site of the object (if exists): [Web Link]
Architect(s): Not listed
Address: Not listed
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