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Convent of Martha and Mary
CultureVisit: ~75 min
An Orthodox convent founded in 1909 by Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna on Bolshaya Ordynka Street, with Neo-Russian-style churches surrounded by a garden. The Cathedral of the Intercession was designed by Alexey Shchusev. Elizabeth was murdered in 1918 and later canonised by the Orthodox Church.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Convent of Martha and Mary: 2 missions
- Stroll through the convent gardenGo through the gate of the compound on Bolshaya Ordynka and walk the paths between the churches and the flower beds.
- Photograph the Cathedral of the IntercessionLook at the cathedral's Neo-Russian-style façade and find the best framing from the garden.
Near Convent of Martha and Mary
Tretyakov Gallery430 m awayNew Tretyakov Gallery1.2 km awayMuzeon Park1.2 km awayCathedral of Christ the Saviour1.3 km awayPushkin Museum of Fine Arts1.5 km awayZaryadye Park1.5 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Convent of Martha and Mary?
Allow about 1 h 15 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Convent of Martha and Mary?
Stroll through the convent garden and Photograph the Cathedral of the Intercession.
What is there to see near Convent of Martha and Mary?
Tretyakov Gallery (430 m), New Tretyakov Gallery (1.2 km) and Muzeon Park (1.2 km).
Source: Wikipedia