The refectory of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius in Sergiev Posad, Russia
The Trinity Lavra or Monastery of St. Sergius is the most important Russian monastery and the spiritual center of the Russian Orthodox Church. The monastery is situated in the town of Sergiev Posad, about 70 km to the north-east from Moscow by the road leading to Yaroslavl, and currently is home to over 300 monks. In 1993, the Trinity Lavra was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The refectory of St. Sergius, covering 510 square meters and also painted in dazzling checkerboard design, used to be the largest hall in Russia.
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Location: Trinity Monastery of Saint Sergius, Sergiev Posad, Moscow Oblast, Russia, Eastern Europe
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