Churches and Monasteries in Moscow
Moscow’s churches and monasteries combine religious significance with a wide variety of architectural styles. From the colorful domes beside Red Square to larger cathedrals and monastic complexes, the city’s history can be experienced at several sites.
Saint Basil’s Cathedral on Red Square
With its colorful onion domes, Saint Basil’s Cathedral stands at the southern end of Red Square. Its location makes it one of the most distinctive landmarks in the historic center. It can be visited as part of a walk around Red Square.
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, on the banks of the Moskva River, is an important church in central Moscow. It was built in the 19th century, destroyed in 1931, and rebuilt after the end of the Soviet Union.
Novodevichy Convent
Novodevichy Convent is a historic monastic complex southwest of the city center. A visit here offers a different experience from the churches around the Kremlin and Red Square. For more destinations in the center, see the overview of sights in the Kremlin.
