Church of the Protection of the Holy Virgin on Ostozhenka, Moscow

Name: Church of the Protection of the Holy Virgin on Ostozhenka
Address: Moscow, Russia

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Church of the Protection of the Holy Virgin on Ostozhenka, Moscow

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The Church of the Protection of the Holy Virgin on Ostozhenka is church of the Moscow diocese of the Russian Orthodox Old-Rite Church located in Moscow. It was constructed in 1907–08 to a design by Vladimir Adamovich and Vladimir Mayat. In 1932 it was closed as a place of worship, and in 1992 was returned to the Ostozhenka Old Belief community. The building has the status of an object of cultural heritage of regional value. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Art NouveauCoordinates: 55°44'12"N, 37°35'52"E

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Центральный административный ок (Хамовники)Moscow Russia

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Church of the Protection of the Holy Virgin on Ostozhenka – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gorky Park, The Lumiere Brothers Center for Photography, Monument to Leo Tolstoy on Prechistenka, Peter the Great Statue.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of the Protection of the Holy Virgin on Ostozhenka?

Nearby attractions include Moscow City Museum, Moscow (5 min walk), Krymsky Bridge, Moscow (6 min walk), Moscow State Linguistic University, Moscow (6 min walk), Conception Convent, Moscow (6 min walk).

How to get to Church of the Protection of the Holy Virgin on Ostozhenka by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of the Protection of the Holy Virgin on Ostozhenka:

Bus

Померанцев переулок • Lines: А (4 min walk)
Метро Парк культуры • Lines: Б, Т28, т79 (6 min walk)

Metro

Park Kultury (6 min walk)
Kropotkinskaya (17 min walk)

Tram

Метро Октябрьская (25 min walk)
Фабрика Ударница (28 min walk)