* We will meet near the railway and bus station. From the Pancake Mountain site, we will admire the picturesque view of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra and talk about St. Sergius of Radonezh, the glory of the monastery he founded, and what events in Russian history turned it into the richest and most famous monastery in our country. We will find out how the rich and noble, as well as the poor and simple, made pilgrimages to the Trinity. Enjoying the atmosphere of a cozy provincial city, we will leisurely stroll through its ancient squares — Pyatnitskaya and Krasnogorskaya, past the ancient churches "on the hem", monastery towers and walls. You will get acquainted with the original past of the city of the Golden Ring of Russia, the main occupations of local residents. Well, the preserved architectural buildings of the XIX century: the Lavra's Hospice, Shopping malls, the Lavra's "Old" and "New" hotels, the Lavra's Apartment Building will help to touch the rich cultural, historical and architectural heritage. You will find out about famous people who lived in the city, as well as who came here and which writers of the XIX — early XX century. The 20th century described visits to the Lavra and Sergiev Posad in their works. And of course, we will not ignore the years of Soviet power. You will find out what was built here, how the city lived and developed during the Soviet period. The tour will end in the very center of the city, where all famous museums, hotels, souvenir shops and the restaurant street, especially loved by tourists, are within walking distance. Here you can see that Sergiev Posad is not only a rich past, but also convenience and modernity. Be sure to enjoy your stay in our city and want to come back here again.