World Heritage Identification Number: 657
World Heritage since: 1993
Category: Cultural Heritage
WHE Type: Buildings & Architectural Ensembles
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇷🇺 Russian Federation
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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The Architectural Ensemble of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad: A Spiritual and Historical Landmark
The Architectural Ensemble of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, stands as a testament to the rich history, spiritual significance, and architectural prowess of Russia. Situated approximately 70 kilometers northeast of Moscow, this lavra, or monastery complex, serves as the spiritual center of the Russian Orthodox Church and is home to over 300 monks.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
This is a fine example of a working Orthodox monastery, with military features that are typical of the 15th to the 18th century, the period during which it developed. The main church of the Lavra, the Cathedral of the Assumption (echoing the Kremlin Cathedral of the same name), contains the tomb of Boris Godunov. Among the treasures of the Lavra is the famous icon, The Trinity , by Andrei Rublev.
UNESCO Justification of the World Heritage Site
Criterion (ii): The Trinity Sergius Lavra Monastery complex represents the fusion of traditional Russian architecture with that of Western Europe, creating an Eastern European tradition with a strong influence on architectural developments in a large area of Eastern Europe.
Criterion (iv): The Lavra is an outstanding and remarkably complete example of an active Orthodox monastery complex with a military function that is characteristic of the period of its growth and expansion from the 15th to the 18th century.
Encyclopedia Record: Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius
The Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius is a lavra and the most important Russian monastery, being the spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Church. The monastery is situated in the town of Sergiyev Posad, about 70 kilometres (43 mi) to the northeast from Moscow by the road leading to Yaroslavl, and currently is home to over 300 monks.Additional Site Details
Area: 22.75 hectares
Number of Components: 1
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
Coordinates: 56.31035 , 38.1312
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