Experts' Choice Award Andronikov Monastery
What the experts agree on
Moscow's oldest stone structure anchors this 1360-founded monastery, where a working religious community coexists with museum exhibits. Less polished than Kremlin cathedrals but more authentically atmospheric.
“A stroll inside the heavy stone fortifications of this monastery, founded in 1360 by Metropolitan Alexei and named in honor of its first abbot, St. Andronik, is an excursion into Moscow's past.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's "Museum shares the site with monks who are again using the monastery for its original purpose. While simpler and less well-preserved than the Kremlin's cathedrals...this monastery feels more authentic" Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The Cathedral of the Saviour, which you can see upon entering the holy gate of Andronikov Monastery, is the oldest stone building in the capital, built between 1410 and 1426." Full review
