If you find yourself with a bit of extra time and you’re willing to travel 45 miles, check out Sergiyev Posad. This popular place boasts loads of things to keep you busy. Among the first stops you make here should be Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Refectory Church of St Sergius and Gefsimansky Chernigovsky Skit. The locals are also likely to point you toward Vladimir, 50 miles away. If you only have time for one thing here, make sure it’s Vladimir Central Prison. (But we’d also highly recommend Roman Catholic Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Rosary and Golden Gates of Vladimir.)