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Strahan Cruises Gordon River: Everything You Need To Know

A Strahan river cruise is one of the top experiences offered on the west coast of Tasmania. Sailing out of Strahan and up the Gordon River, these cruises let you get up close and personal with a UNESCO listed area and are a truly a phenomenal experience for anyone that has the opportunity to do one.

In addition to amazing scenery, these cruises let you get connected with the history and heritage of the area.

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There are several Strahan boat cruises options available, each offering something different. To help plan your Strahan Tasmania river cruise, we’ve reviewed each of the options available.

Read about each of the Strahan boat tours below and pick the one that best suits you!

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Strahan Cruises – All Your Options For Gordon River Cruises

There are three options for your Strahan cruises. You can find a summary of them in the table below, including where you can buy Strahan boat cruise tickets.

Why Do A Strahan Wilderness Cruise?

Strahan cruises Tasmania are really well regarded for offering stunning scenery, and are one of the most unique ways to explore this area.

Gordon River Cruises

These cruises start as a Macquarie Harbour cruise from Strahan and sail into South West Wilderness National Park – a World Heritage listed national park where you’ll see huge Huon pines and a diverse cold climate rainforest. From seeing an ancient cold climate rainforest with rare and unique trees, to the famous reflections on the tannin stained water, Gordon River cruises have so much to offer.

In addition to this, Strahan river tours also include interesting walking tours with both history and nature, lunch or dinner (depending on the cruise) and an opportunity to relax and unwind.

They are truly a great experience!

Strahan Gordon River Cruises

One of the most popular cruises from Strahan is by Gordon River Cruises. These Strahan boat tours take you onboard an 34-metre catamaran, named Spirit of the Wild, and sail up the gorgeous Gordon River.

These Strahan tours take 6 hours, departing at 8:30am and returning at 2:30pm, and you’ll not only enjoy the serenity of the river but hop off and explore the best sites along the way.

With both audio and video commentary with characters like Captain James Kelly and Lady Jane Franklin, these tours feel special and personal. They depart from Macquarie Harbour and head through Hells Gate, where you’ll learn about its history and why it’s named such. From there, your Strahan harbour cruise will take you past some of the local salmon and trout farms before starting your journey up the Gordon River.

Gordon River Cruise boat

This is where these Strahan river tours really shine – Spirit of the Wild is nearly silent while sailing the Gordon River thanks to a hybrid system, so you can truly enjoy the peace and sounds of the river unimpeded. You are free to move around the vessel and go outside on your deck.

There are two walking tours on this cruise. The first stops at Heritage Landing, where you can take a walk through the ancient cold climate rainforest. The second is on Sarah Island, a penal settlement established before Port Arthur and filled with its own interesting stories.

There are two classes when booking – main deck or premier upper deck. On the main deck, you can choose a window or centre seat, a buffet lunch is included and there is a cash bar where you can buy drinks. Premier upper deck includes a more elaborate lunch with dessert and mid-morning canapes. The premier upper deck also offers an open bar with wine, beer, juice, tea and coffee all available and a private viewing deck. Infants under 2 are free on both decks.

This is a magnificent journey and a wonderful way to cruise Strahan and experience the peace of the Gordon River.

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World Heritage Cruises Strahan

Another popular Strahan Tasmania cruise is by Strahan World Heritage Cruises. This is a local, family owned business offering a truly eco-tourism experience.

These Strahan boat cruises depart from Macquarie Harbour at 9am and cover a total of 115km in 6 hours sailing up the stunning Gordon River, returning around 3pm.

You’ll first pass through Hells Gates, see the Aquaculture pens and then enjoy 2 hours of uninterrupted bliss sailing up the Gordon River. Skippers offer live commentary to bring the area to life. After this, an individually prepared gourmet lunch is served, without the need for queuing.

After lunch, your Heritage river cruise Strahan will stop at Sarah Island for a fascinating walking tour where you’ll leave intrigued by this small islands history, and then sail to Heritage Landing for a walking tour on the boardwalk before heading back to Strahan.

Sarah Island convict ruins strahan

There are two ticket types on World Heritage Tours Strahan cruises – main deck, with both window and centre seating options, and upper deck, with both window and centre seating. Upper deck tickets are slightly more expensive and include either morning or afternoon tea. However all passengers are free to explore the entire vessel, so you can always enjoy the best views.

There is bar onboard serving both drinks and snacks for a fee, and some good news for families – children under 5 are free. This cruise does not run from mid July to mid August.

For a comfort, friendly and enriching experience, the Strahan World Heritage Cruise is a top choice.

Gordon River Evening Cruises

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If you would like to try something different, consider a Gordon River Evening Cruise. This is one of the few Strahan Tasmania river cruise options that operates at night, and is available for booking only for a short while between late December and mid January, with additional sailings in mid February this year.

The offering is much the same as the aforementioned Strahan Gordon River Cruise, with two classes – main deck (with window or middle seating) and premier upper deck. Again, a cash bar is offered on the main deck and open bar on the premier deck. The upper deck is private and also has a lovely lounge area and viewing deck.

The cruise includes dinner in both classes with a fabulous chef prepared buffet dinner, with local produce featured heavily on the menu. The food it really a highlight of these tours in Strahan. Gordon River Cruises is also excellent for offering accessible cruising with different dietary needs accommodated for.

These tours depart at 3:30pm and take 6 hours, returning at around 9:30pm, and include the two walking tours – one at Heritage Landing and another at Sarah Island – with the characters and commentary that make a Gordon River Cruise so charming.

The Gordon River

However, what does make this Strahan tour more appealing is the chance for even more stunning views over the Gordon River, as well as seeing the sunset over Hells Gates and having an even greater chance of seeing the famous reflections on the tannin dyed water.

Which Strahan Cruise Is Best?

Whilst there are similarities between all the Strahan cruises Tas offers, there are some important differences.

If you’re looking for a delicious lunch, relaxation or more exclusivity, you might consider Gordon River Cruises. Whether you choose the evening or morning cruise, the food is considered part of the experience. The boat is nearly silent whilst sailing up the Gordon River, and the premier upper deck is something really special.

Gordon River Cruise view

Strahan Heritage Cruises may be a better choice if you’re looking for a more inclusive experience where you can explore the entire boat. It’s also a local and family owned business, and is a great option for families as children under 5 are free.

If you’re visiting during the short period where the Gordon River Evening Cruises, this would be a great option. Unfortunately these cruises only operate for a bit over 2 weeks, but are a wonderful way to experience the area at dusk. Plus, the dinner is a real highlight.

Final Words

We hope this guide has been helpful for you! We loved our cruise up the Gordon River and highly recommend everyone try it when exploring this part of Tasmania. No matter which Strahan cruise Tasmania you choose, you wont regret it.

Click here to book your Gordon River cruise now.

Looking for more information for your Strahan trip? Find our full guide to everything to do in Strahan here , our Strahan accommodation guide here and find our full West Coast Tasmania travel guide here .

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Cruise the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Gordon River aboard the Spirit of the Wild

Showcasing the natural wonder of the Tasmanian wilderness

Drift along Australia’s second largest harbour and down the Gordon River aboard the quiet-cruising Spirit of the Wild, a purpose-built 33.8 metre catamaran. Departing from Strahan, expert guides and character-based interpretation will take you through the history of the area and explain the majestic surrounds. Soak up the tranquility of the rainforest from the spacious viewing deck and enjoy a chef-prepared buffet lunch for an unforgettable cruising experience. 

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  • Chef prepared buffet lunch
  • Complimentary audio tours for international guests (reservation recommended)
  • Two walking tours (Heritage Landing and Sarah Island)

Getting there

Strahan is around 5 hours away from Hobart by car.  Gordon River Cruises is located at 24 Esplanade, Strahan, Tasmania

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Cruises depart daily at 8:30am and return at 2:30pm

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Best of Moscow by high speed train

By shuguley , February 15, 2014 in Regent Seven Seas Cruises

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Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.

Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?

My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

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If you are considering this on the 2015 June Baltic cruise on Voyager; my suggestion is don't. There is so much to do in St. Petersburg and although a train is one of my favorite ways to travel the time would be far better spent in St. P.

Thanks for the advice. Yes, this would be on the Voyager during the 2015 season but not yet sure exactly which cruise.

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We did the Moscow excursion "on a different luxury line", but from your brief description it sounds very much like the same trip, so I will operate on that assumption. It is a VERY long day! We left the ship at 5:30 AM and returned at 12:30 AM. The highspeed train trip is comfortable, and while they call it "Business Class" it does not compare well to the equivalent class on say Rail Europe. When we did it in 2011, we did have highspeed both ways, and the trip back seemed much longer as the adrenaline and excitement had worn off!:D

Moscow itself is not that terribly different from any other big city in the world, but this Cold War kid never thought he would ever stand in Red Square, never mind walk the grounds of The Kremlin, or tour The Kremlin Palace, or see (but not visit) Lenin's Tomb, or visit The Armoury. But he did, and he loved every minute of it! Yes, it is a long day, and you barely scratch a scratch on the surface, but it is worth it. There is a tremendous amount to see in St. Petersburg, but every Baltic cruise goes to St. Petersburg, so you can go back if you choose to. Not every cruiseline offers you the chance to see Moscow.

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I have not personally done this tour, but our last time in St Petersburg, the private guide that we hired for a day was leading the regent tour to Moscow on the high speed train the next day. He said it was way better than the previous alternative, which was flying to Moscow and back. He said that you actually got to Moscow faster because you didn't have to deal with airline checkin etc. it did seem like a very long day to me, and there is so much to see and do in st. Petersburg that I didn't consider doing it.

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We toured to Moscow from St. Petersburg via the hi-speed SAPSAN train last September, from a Baltic cruise on the Oceania Marina. You need to have a two-night, three day port call in St. Petersburg to take this tour because the tour typically leaves the ship around 5:00 - 5:30 AM and doesn't return until after midnight the next day. We didn't take the ship's tour; we made private arrangements with TravelAllRussia for three days of touring, the first and third days in St. Petersburg and the second day the tour to Moscow by train. Our cost for the private tour for three days was about the same as what the ship charged for the excursion to Moscow alone. There are a number of private tour agencies that operate in St. Petersburg and offer the Moscow train tours; we would strongly recommend them over the ship's tours.

All three days had private guides with car and driver. The second day, the driver picked us up at the ship and took us to the train, but we were alone on the train, and met in Moscow by the guide on the station platform. After our tour and dinner, we were brought back to the train and after the return train trip met by the driver and taken back to the ship. Because you are alone on the train you must have your own Russian visas.

If this is your first visit to St. Petersburg, I would agree there is much more to see there. We found Moscow somewhat a disappointment, particularly Red Square. The Kremlin and the cathedral in Red Square were also worth seeing. But the best thing we saw was the Moscow subway! I worked for the Washington Metro system back in the 1980s as it grew from 40 to 80 miles and although I was in the computer area, I learned a lot about the challenges of running a subway system. We used the Moscow system to get across the city from where we had dinner to the train station, and I was amazed at the cleanliness', speed of operation, the short headways maintained, and the courtesy of everyone involved. A very impressive experience!

We had been to St. Petersburg before, and so had the time to take a day and go to Moscow. Also, I really like trains, and the SAPSAN is a German train set running on Russian rails. Seats are like first class domestic air, spacious but not too plush or comfortable, but with enough room. Not too much recline, and almost 8 hours on the train in two shots is a lot for an old man. They come through and sell drinks, candy, etc. but the sellers don't speak English and no one around us helped, so we had just poor coffee once coming, and brought stuff with us for the trip back. Not too much to see from the train either, particularly on the return when it is night the whole way.

If you decide to go, take a private tour and avoid the overly expensive ship's tour. I'm glad we did it, but wouldn't bother to repeat the tour; we've seen Moscow.

Thanks so much to all of you for the thorough and thought insight. Yhe information you have provided is most helpful.

countflorida: Your detailed post is very helpful. We are not quite ready for a Baltic cruise but should do so within a year. Time enough to do our pre travel research, bookings and visa gathering.:) Thank you!

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Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.   Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?   My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

I did this on Seabourn. IMO DONT. Take Aeroflop (er Aeroflot). The train has non folding seats where you are literally knee to knee with your fellow passenger (facing each other). Further they don't believe in air conditioning. It's also the worlds slowed bullet train. I think I would have found more enjoyment wandering around the St. Petersburg and Moscow airports.

Countflorida,

This is a little off topic,, however we had planned a river cruise in Russia but decided we would rather stay on land and have booked about two weeks with Travel-All-Russia using the private guide and driver. I'm curious as to how you found them as a tour company.

The guides they provided were fine. We had a different guide each of the days in St. Petersburg, but both were flexible, pleasant, knowledgeable and spoke English very well, as did the guide in Moscow, incidentally. She was a bit aloof, distant, not too friendly, but otherwise fine. In fact, she was the one who suggested taking the Metro, which unexpectedly became one of the highlights of the Moscow excursion. If I have a complaint with AllTravelRussia, it is with their plan and its execution (more later).

I had requested emphasis on World War II (in Russia, the Great Patriotic War) sites and info. In scheduling us, they weren't careful about dates and a couple of the sites we wanted to see were scheduled on the third day, after we'd been to Moscow. But both sites were closed that day of the week, and that info was readily available, right on web sites describing them. Also, the included meals (lunches in St. Pete, dinner in Moscow) were not what we asked for: light meals with some choices, so we could avoid things we didn't like and choose things we did like. My request was ignored; we were given full Russian meals with a fixed menu, no choice. On the first day, a fish dish was the entre, but I am allergic to fish. Fortunately, I had the e-mail I'd sent with me and showed it to the guide, and she was able to change my entre to chicken, which was very good actually. But we didn't want a 3-4 course lunches or dinner (in Moscow). We had the guide drop the lunch the third day, although we never got any credit or refund. But, particularly in contrast to the ship's tours, the prices were so reasonable we didn't worry too much about it.

The people who were on the ship's tour to Moscow saw us boarding the same train for which they were forced to queue up and wait on the way back, and asked us what we had done. I was candid and open so they were not happy when I explained what we had arranged and particularly what it had cost. Also, when we returned to the ship, we found they had laid on a late supper for those who had gone to Moscow, so up we went and had something. Well, it turns out the late supper was supposed to be just for those on the ship's tour, but we and others on 'independent' tours, there were a dozen or more of us, crashed the party, actually got there first, and they didn't realize it until the larger group arrived and there weren't enough tables/places set. By that time, the 'independents' had all gotten served and were eating; what could they do?

A couple from the larger group sat down with us and asked us about our tour, and they were the ones I told about our arrangement and its cost. They turned to others who’d been with them and announced the details, loudly enough so the whole room heard, which started a lot of bitching and complaining. I gathered they weren't very happy with the ship's tour to begin with, and this was the straw that broke the camel's back. We finished up and beat it out of there, but overheard later that one of the excursion staff came to check on something and ran into a real mess. I caught a cold on the trip, which forced me to bed the second day following in Tallinn, so by the time we reappeared we heard about the contretemps' but apparently no one recalled who started it, thankfully.

Because of what happened to us, I would probably not use AllTravelRussia if I were to go again, or if I did, I would be sure to get confirmation of every detail of the tour. They do have good reviews generally, and we were certainly helped by their visa department and liked the guides and drivers. Their weakness, I say now with full 20:20 hindsight, is that once the sales person who plans the tour, sells it to you and collects your money, he (or she) transfers the plan to their Russia office for implementation; there is no follow-up to make sure it gets done right. And that is where our problems arose; we paid for a custom tour but got a standard package with a few destinations switched, and no one checked them out, even to see when they were open the day we were scheduled to go. If you check every detail that’s important to you, it should be OK, but that’s a hell of a way to have to do business, in my opinion.

Thank you for the 20/20 hindsight observation on your Russian tour operator, and better priced than the ship's excursion cost.

Thanks very much for the feedback.

We had the same experience as you so far as price. We originally booked a Viking Cruise but, hearing some things about the river cruises that made us unhappy, looked into other options. T-A-R cost the same or less than a cruise and had us in hotels for 11 days. We opted for the private tour. They have three tour levels, based on hotels. We originally opted for the four star as it did not cost much more than the three star hotels. Finally we decided to throw it all in and upgraded to five star. In Moscow we will be at the newly opened Kempinsky which is two blocks from Red Square. In St. Petersburg it is the Grand Hotel Europe, one of the most vaunted luxury hotels in Russia. Location is important for us as the tours use up only part of the day so being in the center of everything for our independent touring is important. As with many other cities, the less you pay, the farther out of the center of town you are.

We have been working with our salesman in D.C. and he seems to get back to us with the changes we want. He recently returned from Russia so is up on everything. When I asked they said they paid the full TA commission if I wanted so I got my usual TA on board so he is watching our back and giving us that extra level of comfort. He also set up our air, which I know pays him little or nothing, and got us business class for much less than T-A-R wanted for economy, though it took working for a while with a consolidator. He's happy to get his 10 percent on this trip without having booked it. He also took care of the trip insurance. We've been doing a lot of research on the CC sister site Trip Advisor and will write a report there. We will, I guess, become a source of info for CC members after having spent 5 days in Moscow and 6 in SP.

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Anybody considering a day trip to Moscow from St. Petersburg on the Sapsan may want to look at our travelogue filled with pictures.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1927687

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Very informative. Thanks dor sharing. Jeff

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See all the gems of historical and cultural center of the capital in short time and without traffic jams or tiresome walking.

Depending on the itinerary and duration of the Moscow River boat trip, the tour can be 3 or 5 hours.

Highlights of the tour

  • St Basil’s Cathedral;
  • Stalin skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya (Tinkers) embankment;
  • The Kremlin;
  • “House on the Embankment” Stalin skyscraper;
  • Monument to Peter I;
  • The Central House of Artists;
  • Christ the Savior Cathedral;
  • Gorky Park;
  • Moscow State University;
  • Russian Academy of Sciences;
  • Luzhniki stadium;
  • Novodevichy Monastery;
  • Kiev railway station;
  • Europe Square;
  • Moscow City Hall;
  • Government House;
  • Expocentre Exhibition Complex;
  • and other famous sights.

You will learn about the different epochs of the city from the foundation in 1147 till Soviet times of 20 th  century.

Moscow River

Moskva river has the form of a snake and is the main waterway of Moscow, consisting of a cascade of reservoirs. Within the city, Moskva river is 80 km long, 120 m - 200 m wide and up to 14 m deep. The narrowest part of the river is the Kremlin area in the city center, and the most extensive is around the Luzhniki Stadium in the south. 

Bridges in Moscow

Undoubtedly, bridges and embankments are among the most scenic spots and main attractions of Moscow. Plus, they are so romantic.

  • Bolshoy Kamenny Bridge –  Great Stone Bridge –  is the main bridge of Moscow . The first stone bridge was constructed here in the 17th century.
  • Patriarshy Bridge  is one of the youngest pedestrian bridges, built in 2004. The bridge connects the iconic Christ the Saviour Cathedral with funky Bersenevskaya embankment, extremely popular place among locals for its trendy art galleries, cafes and panoramic views. Patriarshy Bridge used to be a shooting location for ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's New Year speech to the nation.
  • Borodinsky Bridge,  erected in honor of the 100th anniversary of the glorious victory in the Battle of Borodino (which every Russian kid knows about), a fierce legendary battle during the Russo-French war of 1812.
  • Bagration Bridge  one of the  pedestrian bridges with most picturesque views of the Moskva River with its numerous upper-level observation platforms. The bridge was erected to celebrate the 850th anniversary of Moscow city in 1997.
  • Krymsky Bridge  used to be in Top 5 Europe’s longest bridges some 100 years ago. The bridge got its name after the ancient Krymsky ford which Crimean Tartars used to invade Moscow in the 16 th  century.

Embankments of Moscow

Moscow river boats 37 embankments, the most popular being Kremlevskaya, Sofiyskaya, Pushkinskaya, Vorobyovskaya and Kolomenskaya.

You can get the most spectacular views of the Kremlin from  Kremlevskaya and Sofiyskaya embankments.

  • Pushkinkaya embankment  is the most romantic in Moscow. It meanders along Gorky Park and Neskuchnyi garden and is rich for all kinds of entertainment as well as cozy nooks, including Olivkovy beach, the famous Zeleny theater as well as a pier for river cruisers.
  • Vorobyevskaya embankment  is part of Sparrow Hills nature reserve. This place opens a beautiful panorama of the river and city from the observation deck and is considered to be the place for taking serious decisions in life.
  • Embankment in Kolomenskoye  Museum-Reserve has a special charm due to its peculiar geographical relief. The boat trip around Kolomenskoye would be the most peaceful in your life.
  • Taras Shevchenko embankment  is popular among photographers for its modern Moscow City skyscrapers. Highly recommended for your night boat trip.
  • Embankments of Moscow are the pride of the capital. A distinctive feature of each of the promenades is its architecture and beautiful views. In addition, almost all the embankments of Moscow have a rich history and a lot of notable buildings.

Different epochs

Taking a walk along the Moskva River by boat, you will witness the architecture of Moscow from different eras and styles. Archaeological studies indicate that already in the XI century there stood a fortified settlement on Borovitsky hill, which is now called the Kremlin. Little fortress could not accommodate all the residents of the rapidly growing city, and the Grand Duke ordered the construction of a new Kremlin, larger than the former.

Boat trip around Kolomenskoe Park

Moscow river boat trip starts from the pier Klenovy (Maple) Boulevard and provides reat views of Nicholas Perervinsky monastery.

Nicholas Perervinsky monastery was founded at the time of the Battle of Kulikov (1380). The monastery, got its name from the surrounding area – “Pererva”, which can be translated like “tear off” and because of the location –  here it abruptly changed its course, turning to Kolomna, standing on the opposite bank.

Nowadays Kolomenskoye is State Art, Historical, Architectural and Natural Landscape Museum-Reserve, which doors are open to everyone who wants to get in touch with the ancient history of Russia.

Take a break from the big city hustle in the shady parks and gardens of the Kolomenskoe Museum-Reserve. Don’t miss a wonderful Church of the Ascension and Tsar Alexey’s Palace in Kolomenskoye!

Monasteries and temples

  • Novospassky Monastery
  • Founded in the 13th century on the site where now is located the Danilovsky monastery. After a few decades, in 1330, Ivan Kalita moved the monastery onto the Borovitskii hill of the Kremlin. However, in the 15th century, Spassky Monastery again moved, this time to a more spacious place on Krasnoholmskaya waterfront.
  • Church of St. Nicholas in Zayaitskom
  • Erected in the middle of the XVIII century in baroque style. The building survived after the 1812 fire, but the utensils were destoyed. Parishioners collected donations and restored the temple on their own. In Soviet times, it was closed and re-opened only in 1992.
  • Cathedral of Christ the Savior
  • The church was originally erected in honor of the victory over Napoleon and was being under construction for long 44 years. Notoriously demolished in 1937 to be a giant swimming pool under open sky. The current building was constructed in 1990s. It is the tallest and one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world.
  • The temple was built in 1679-82, during the reign of Tsar Fedor Alekseevich, in late Muscovite Baroque style and can be characterized as bonfire temple. Each gable is a symbol of a heavenly fire.
  • Novodevichy Convent
  • The most famous concent and monastery in Moscow, presumably founded in 1524. Novodevichy’s status has always been high among other monasteries, it was in this monastery where the women of the royal blood, the wives of Tsars and local rulers of Moscow were kept in prison as nuns.
  • St. Andrew’s church  (male acts as Compound Patriarch of Moscow)
  • St. Andrew’s church stands right on the slopes of the Sparrow Hills, on the way down to the Moskva River, on the territory of the Nature Reserve “Sparrow Hills”. The monastery is small in size but is very cozy. It’s situated in a quiet courtyard surrounded by temples, fruit trees and flowers.

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