Danilovsky Monastery

Danilovsky monastery was the first monastery to be founded in Moscow and the first one to be reopened after the collapse of the Soviet Union. This ancient monastery was founded in 1282 by Grand Prince Daniil of Moscow, who became the honoured saint later on. It is the residence of the Patriarch since 1982.

The entrance to Danilovsky Monastery.

The courtyard in the grounds of the monastery.

A little chapel on the walk towards to the monastery from the metro.

A building closed to the public, it was originally a religious building, but during the Soviet times it was changed into a youth detention centre.

Some of the beautiful icons on the wall.

Another photograph of the beautiful entrance to the monastery.

A snowy day.

Danilovsky Monstery grounds.