View of the Lavra gates from across the square. |
Closer view of the gates. |
Statue of St. Sergiev in front of the Lavra walls |
Closer view of the statue of St. Sergiev. |
A lot of activity gathers in front of the Lavra gates. |
Waiting for the rain to stop. |
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Tomb of Boris Godunov |
Iconostatis inside the Cathedral of the Assumption |
Inside the Cathedral of the Assumption |
Inside the Cathedral of the Assumption |
Inside the Cathedral of the Assumption |
Inside the Cathedral of the Assumption |
Inside the Cathedral of the Assumption |
Inside the Cathedral of the Assumption |
Inside the Cathedral of the Assumption |
Godinov Family Mausoleum |
Trinity Cathedral (under scafold) and the Treasure Building. |
Church of the Virgin of Smolensk with the Pilgrim Tower to the right. |
The bell tower was built between 1740 and 1770 (HDR) |
It is 286 feet (88m) high (HDR) |
It is the 9th tallest bell tower of the Russian Orthodox Church. |
Bell tower |
A view of the bell tower and obelisk |
View of the Church of the Virgin of Smolensk. |
The Holy Spirit Church built 1477. (HDR) |
Church of St. Micah in front of the Refrectory. |
View of the Refractory |
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Entrance to the Treasury Building. |
The Church of the Holy Spirit |
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Bell tower on left, Chapel Over the Well, and the Holy Spirit Church. |
Church of St. Micah (HDR) |
Entering the monestary. |
Gateway Church of St. John the Baptist. |
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One of many kittens in training to guard the grounds |
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Catching breakfast |
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Just chillin' out |
Lovers' lock tree |
Close up of the locks |
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Enjoying Kvass made right! |
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Slow day... |
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Chasing the pigeons. |
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Showing off his catch! |
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Selling souvinirs |
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WWII Memorial |
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Sharing ice cream with little brother |
Heading for the Kvass |
Evening stroll |
Feeding the pigeons |
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Posadsky Hotel |
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