Conception Convent, Moscow

Name: Conception Convent
Address: 2nd Zachatyevsky Lane, 2, Moscow, 119034, Russia
Telephone: 203-15-12

#156 among attractions in Moscow

Monastery, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites

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Facts and practical information

The Conception Convent or Zachatyevsky Monastery is a Russian Orthodox stauropegic convent on the northern bank of the Moskva River in Khamovniki District of Moscow. The convent was closed by the Bolsheviks in 1918 and did not reopen until 1995. ()

Local name: Зачатьевский монастырь Established: 1360 (664 years ago)Coordinates: 55°44'23"N, 37°35'59"E

Address

2nd Zachatyevsky Lane, 2Центральный административный ок (Хамовники)Moscow 119034 Russia

Contact

203-15-12

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Conception Convent – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Conception Convent open?

Conception Convent is open:

Monday 7 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 8 pm
Thursday 7 am - 8 pm
Friday 7 am - 8 pm
Saturday 7 am - 8 pm
Sunday 7 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Conception Convent?

Nearby attractions include RuArts Gallery/ RuArts Foundation, Moscow (3 min walk), Multimedia Art Museum, Moscow (4 min walk), Church of the Protection of the Holy Virgin on Ostozhenka, Moscow (6 min walk), Moscow State Linguistic University, Moscow (6 min walk).

How to get to Conception Convent by public transport?

The nearest stations to Conception Convent:

Bus

Зачатьевский монастырь • Lines: А (3 min walk)
Померанцев переулок • Lines: А (5 min walk)

Metro

Park Kultury (10 min walk)
Kropotkinskaya (11 min walk)

Tram

Метро Октябрьская (29 min walk)
Метро Третьяковская • Lines: 3, 39, А (30 min walk)