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Admire one of the most beautiful monasteries of the Tatarstan - Raifa monastery
4 h
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About this activity
The Raifa Monastery is an active monastery surrounded by majestic churches and untouched nature.
The Raifa Monastery of the Mother of God (Raifsky Bogoroditsky Monastery) is a monastery for men located in the Russian Diocese of Kazan. The monastery was established in 1613. in what is now the Republic of Tatarstan. Closed during the Soviet years, the property, in 1991, was the first monastery in the Diocese of Kazan and Mari to be returned to the Church of Russia. Restoration work began immediately. The monastery is the largest in the Diocese of Kazan and Tatarstan.
The guide will tell you about the monastery origin, an exact copy of the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God, which is still considered to be the main shrine of the monastery since the seventeenth century.
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The Raifa Monastery of the Mother of God (Raifsky Bogoroditsky Monastery) is a monastery for men located in the Russian Diocese of Kazan. The monastery was established in 1613. in what is now the Republic of Tatarstan. Closed during the Soviet years, the property, in 1991, was the first monastery in the Diocese of Kazan and Mari to be returned to the Church of Russia. Restoration work began immediately. The monastery is the largest in the Diocese of Kazan and Tatarstan.
The guide will tell you about the monastery origin, an exact copy of the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God, which is still considered to be the main shrine of the monastery since the seventeenth century.
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop off by private vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guide assistance. Other languages upon request (additional charge may apply)
- Skip-the-line access
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Any items or purchases of a personal nature are not included in the tour price.
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A headscarf is advised for women
- Duration of the excursion is approximate and may vary according to local conditions
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
60%
Cultural
55%
Original
25%
