"A new Jerusalem, 60km north of Moscow" Top 5 Page for this destination Istra by globetrott

Istra Travel Guide: 97 reviews and 226 photos

A new Jerusalem, 60km north of Moscow - Istra

Novo Jerusalem is the main attraction of Istra, a small town that is situated about 60 km north of Moscow

I was invited to come to Istra by my VT-friend Sergey as a daytrip from Moscow - thanks a lot Sergey for your kindness, Istra is really worth a visit !

Last visit to Istra: Jun 2009
Intro Updated Jul 11, 2009
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Reviews (21)

the old wooden church of Troydska - Istra

the old Troydskaja churches Off The Beaten Path (8)

Troitskoye on Ustra is a small village, where lots of people from Moscow have their datchas, a beautiful and peaceful... more travel advice

the old farmhouse Off The Beaten Path (8)

Outside of the monastery-walls and on the way to the windmill you will pass by an old farmhouse, built completely of... more travel advice

the busride is another adventure - Istra

the busride is another adventure Transportation (2)

The busride from the electritshka-station "Novojerusalimskaja" to the monastery is another adventure and we were lucky... more travel advice

the underground churches of Constantine and Helen - Istra

the underground churches of Constantine... Things to Do (9)

Before you will get to the Resurrection cathedral you will first see the underground churches of the saints... more travel advice

Favorites (1)
Istra,Voskresensk or New Jerusalem

Local Customs (1)
the monks chorus

Comments (11)

german_eagle Oct 7, 2009 at 10:50 AM Report Abuse

Amazing place. I hadn't heard of it before; looks like a very interesting day trip from Moscow.
Nemorino Sep 29, 2009 at 3:10 PM Report Abuse

Great that Sergey met up with you and showed you around this interesting place!
nepalgoods Aug 22, 2009 at 4:34 AM Report Abuse

Never heard of this monastery! Looks like a very interesting place. Thank you
Anjutka Aug 10, 2009 at 6:18 AM Report Abuse

interesting place! worth of visiting indeed!
bugulma Jul 18, 2009 at 10:14 AM Report Abuse

nice photos of one of my favorite places around Moscow.
HORSCHECK Jul 14, 2009 at 1:26 PM Report Abuse

Michael, it looks like you quite liked the bus ticket lady. :-) Fabulous page here.
hunterV Jul 14, 2009 at 1:15 AM Report Abuse

Hello, Michael! I am glad for you! Great visit to a splendid Russian historical place! ><><><><><
Kuznetsov_Sergey Jul 12, 2009 at 12:48 PM Report Abuse

I've just come back from Troitskoye and read your page with great pleasure! Glad you liked this day-trip to New Jerusalem in spite of the rain. May be after having read your perfect page other VTs will want to see this place not far from Moscow.
Fesl Jul 12, 2009 at 11:50 AM Report Abuse

Sieht interessant aus auch wenn es offensichtlich noch viel zu renovieren gibt !
yumyum Jul 12, 2009 at 10:00 AM Report Abuse

You certainly had a great VT excursion here with a very knowledgeable guide!!! Great page!