Simonov Monastery, Moscow

Name: Simonov Monastery
Address: Vostochnaya St., 4, Moscow, Russia

#159 among attractions in Moscow

Monastery, Sacred and religious sites

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Simonov Monastery in Moscow was established in 1370 by monk Feodor, a nephew and disciple of St Sergius of Radonezh. It became one of the richest and most famous monastery, comprising six major churches, and many icons. Job became the abbot in 1571, and became the first patriarch in Russia in 1589. ()

Local name: Симонов монастырь Established: 1370 (654 years ago)Coordinates: 55°42'50"N, 37°39'24"E

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Vostochnaya St., 4Южный административный округ (Даниловский)Moscow Russia

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Day trips

Simonov Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bakhrushin Museum, Eduard Streltsov Stadium, Krutitsy, Danilov Monastery.

1.4 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Bakhrushin Museum, Moscow
37 min walk • The Bakhrushin Museum, nestled in the heart of Moscow, Russia, is a cultural gem dedicated to the art of theater. Officially known as the A.A. Bakhrushin State Central Theatre Museum, this institution pays homage to the rich theatrical history of Russia.
~1170 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Eduard Streltsov Stadium, Moscow
6 min walk • Eduard Streltsov Stadium, formerly Torpedo Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Moscow, Russia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Torpedo Moscow. The stadium was built in 1959.
1 miN
17th-century complex with churches
Krutitsy, Moscow
26 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Moscow, the Krutitsy Metropolitanate stands as a historic and spiritual oasis that beckons visitors with its serene atmosphere and rich history. This ecclesiastical enclave, dating back to the late 13th century, serves as a testament...
1.1 miW
Monastery, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Danilov Monastery, Moscow
28 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Moscow, Danilov Monastery stands as a serene oasis of spiritual heritage and historical significance. This active monastery, one of the oldest in the city, offers visitors a glimpse into the profound religious traditions of Russia.
0.7 miN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Institute of Russian Realist Art, Moscow
18 min walk • The Institute of Russian Realist Art is a private institution which brings back the public and social traditions of Russian artistic patronage.
1 miN
Bridge
Novospassky Bridge, Moscow
27 min walk • Novospassky Bridge is a steel plate girder bridge that spans Moskva River, connecting Novospassky Monastery and Paveletsky rail terminal areas in Moscow, Russia. It was built in 1911, as a triple-span steel arch bridge. Reconstruction in 2000 replaced arches with a simpler plate girder structure.
1.1 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum of the Moscow Railway, Moscow
30 min walk • The Museum of the Moscow Railway is situated next to Paveletsky Rail Terminal in Moscow. The museum reopened to private visitors in 2011 and it reopened to the general public in January 2012. It's the object of cultural heritage of Russia.
1.2 miN
Bridge
Shlyuzovoy Bridge, Moscow
32 min walk • Shlyuzovoy Bridge is a concrete cantilever bridge in Moscow, Russia, spanning the eastern extremity of Vodootvodny Canal and connecting right-bank embankments of Moskva River. Existing bridge was completed in 1965 by engineer Z.V. Freydina.
1.1 miN
Memorial
Krasheninnikovy residential house, Moscow
28 min walk • The Krasheninnikovy residential house is a historical mansion in Moscow, located at 20 Kozhevnicheskaya Street, building 19. It was built in 1800. The Krasheninnikovs' dwelling house has the status of an object of cultural heritage of regional significance.
0.9 miSW
Neighbourhood
Danilovsky District, Moscow
24 min walk • Danilovsky District, Moscow is an administrative district of Southern Administrative Okrug, and one of the 125 raions of Moscow, Russia. The area of the district is 12.60 square kilometers.
1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Hockey
CSKA Arena, Moscow
25 min walk • CSKA Arena, formerly known as VTB Ice Palace and Legends Park, is an indoor multi-sport venue that is located in Moscow, Russia. Its main sponsor is VTB Bank. CSKA Arena is a part of the Park of Legends renovation project on the former ZiL auto plant site.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Simonov Monastery?

Nearby attractions include Institute of Russian Realist Art, Moscow (18 min walk), Yuzhnoportovy District, Moscow (20 min walk), Danilovsky District, Moscow (24 min walk).

How to get to Simonov Monastery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Simonov Monastery:

Bus

Завод Динамо • Lines: с799 (6 min walk)
Улица Ленинская слобода • Lines: с799 (8 min walk)

Metro

Avtozavodskaya (12 min walk)
Dubrovka (22 min walk)

Train

Derbenevskaya (15 min walk)
Кожухово (26 min walk)

Tram

Объединение ЦНИИТМАШ • Lines: 12, 43 (19 min walk)
Шарикоподшипниковская улица • Lines: 12, 43 (20 min walk)