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Stable in the Sun
This was the stable of the Khrapovitsky Estate. Local legend has it that Count Khrapovitsky modeled the design for his stable on the castle of a German noble of his acquaintance, in order to show his superiority. (i.e. You live in a building such as this, for me it is fit only for animals.)
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Khrapovitsky Estate: Main Residence Hall
Modeled after a German medieval castle, this mansion was an oddity in 19th century Russia. It has been abandoned for decades, and now slowly disintegrates outside the village of Muromtsevo.
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Sergiev Posad Trinity Monastery
Founded in 1345, this is quite possibly the most beautiful monastery in Russia. Don't miss the opportunity to take a few photographs of the monastery in its entirety from atop a nearby overlook. (If you walk to the monastery from the train station, you should not miss this exceptional spot!)
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Domes of the Terem Palace
Located in Moscow's Kremlin, the Terem Palace is part of the residence of the President of Russia. As such, it can only be viewed from the outside. The domes are part of the Upper Savior Cathedral, which is part of the Terem Palace.
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Annunciation Cathedral
The Annunciation Cathedral (dating from 1481) is the most stunning cathedral located inside Moscow's Kremlin.
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Entering the Kremlin
After purchasing their tickets, tourists must enter the Kremlin through this specific entrance.
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The Kremlin as seen from the Moscow River
For a nominal fee, you can take a boat from Gorky Park, down the Moscow River to just past Red Square. The views of the Kremlin (located behind the high, red-brick walls) as well as St. Basil's Cathedral from the river are stunning and well worth the ride.
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red under white
In this shot of Red Square in winter, you can see GUM to the far left, St. Basil's Cathedral in the center, and Lenin's Mausoleum to the right.
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Lenin's Mausoleum
In front of the high brick walls of Moscow's Kremlin sits the mausoleum of Vladimir I. Lenin. The tomb is open most days of the week between the hours of 10am and 1pm, but it is frequently closed for special events. Entry into the tomb is free, but you must leave all your belongings at a nearby coat/baggage check, which charges a nominal fee. No photography or video is allowed inside the tomb.
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Red Square
Opposite St. Basil's cathedral, across Moscow's wide Red Square sits the Russian State History Museum, located in an imposing red-brick building. To the left you can see the mausoleum of Vladimir Lenin; to the right you can see GUM, the famous Russian department store.
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Jane Keeler has been a member since 30 November 2007 and goes by janekeeler.
Currently in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
I am a traveler, blogger, photographer and ESL teacher. My home is in Waycross, GA although I have lived in Russia and South Korea, and I currently live in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. You can follow my adventures at Jane's Daily Blah.
You can also find Jane at www.janekeeler.com.
