St. Sergius Lavra Russian Orthodox Monastery

Image: Knelstrom Media.

​Archival travel and architecture image showing the St. Sergius Lavra, a major Russian Orthodox monastery complex, photographed during the autumn season.

​Location
St. Sergius Lavra, Sergiev Posad (formerly Zagorsk), Russia
Date
16 October 1994
Subject
Architectural view of the St. Sergius Lavra Russian Orthodox monastery complex.
Licence
Editorial use only (Rights Managed)
Image Type
Archival
People
No people visible
Property
Religious buildings and monastery complex visible; no property release
Content Overview
The image presents a wide view of the St. Sergius Lavra, featuring its distinctive Orthodox church architecture with gilded onion domes, white stone walls, and ornate towers. Set against an autumn landscape, the monastery buildings dominate the skyline, reflecting the site's historical and religious significance as one of the most important spiritual centres of the Russian Orthodox Church. No visitors or clergy are visible.
Scenes Include

• Panoramic view of St. Sergius Lavra monastery
• Orthodox church buildings with golden onion domes
• Bell tower and cathedral structures
• Autumn trees surrounding the complex
• Historic religious architecture in a landscaped setting

Editorial Value
Suitable for travel features, religious and cultural reporting, historical reference, architectural studies, and editorial use, illustrating Russian Orthodox heritage sites.
Photographer / Credit
Knelstrom Ltd
Keywords
St. Sergius Lavra, Russian Orthodox Church, monastery, Sergiev Posad, Russia, religious architecture, onion domes, Orthodox heritage, travel archive

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