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Orthodox Syzran, or the Triangle of Faith

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18 points5 km4 hours

This route introduces the difficult fate of Syzran's religious buildings. Before the revolution the town had 22 churches, two monasteries, and a theological school. Five old churches have survived to this day, forming a kind of Triangle of Faith. Learn more with Susanin's route.

Route author

Susanin Team

Things to do

  • 📜 Learn the city's history
  • 🏛️🕰️ Compare the eras
  • 🏰🕵️‍♂️ Discover a legend

Route points (18)

  1. Tourist Center — point on route “Orthodox Syzran, or the Triangle of Faith”

    Tourist Center

    🏟️ Architectural landmark · 📜 Historic site

  2. Spasskaya Tower of the Syzran Kremlin — point on route “Orthodox Syzran, or the Triangle of Faith”

    Spasskaya Tower of the Syzran Kremlin

    🕵️ Urban legend · 🏟️ Architectural landmark · 📜 Historic site

  3. Kozlovsky Monument — point on route “Orthodox Syzran, or the Triangle of Faith”

    Kozlovsky Monument

    🗿 Monument

  4. Memorial Complex — point on route “Orthodox Syzran, or the Triangle of Faith”

    Memorial Complex

    🗿 Sculptures

  5. Church of the Nativity of Christ — point on route “Orthodox Syzran, or the Triangle of Faith”

    Church of the Nativity of Christ

    🕍 Place of worship

  6. Syzranka River — point on route “Orthodox Syzran, or the Triangle of Faith”

    Syzranka River

    🔭 Viewpoint

  7. View of the Krymza. Kremlin Embankment — point on route “Orthodox Syzran, or the Triangle of Faith”

    View of the Krymza. Kremlin Embankment

    🔭 Viewpoint

  8. Panorama of the Zakrymza Side — point on route “Orthodox Syzran, or the Triangle of Faith”

    Panorama of the Zakrymza Side

    🔭 Viewpoint

  9. Kazan Cathedral — point on route “Orthodox Syzran, or the Triangle of Faith”

    Kazan Cathedral

    🕍 Place of worship

  10. Cannons at the Local History Museum — point on route “Orthodox Syzran, or the Triangle of Faith”

    Cannons at the Local History Museum

    🏛️ Museum · 🕵️ Urban legend

  11. Bridge over the Krymza — point on route “Orthodox Syzran, or the Triangle of Faith”

    Bridge over the Krymza

    🌉 Bridge

  12. Elijah Church — point on route “Orthodox Syzran, or the Triangle of Faith”

    Elijah Church

    🕍 Place of worship

  13. Old Pharmacy Building — point on route “Orthodox Syzran, or the Triangle of Faith”

    Old Pharmacy Building

    🕵️ Urban legend

  14. Monastery Embankment from Above — point on route “Orthodox Syzran, or the Triangle of Faith”

    Monastery Embankment from Above

    🔭 Viewpoint · 🚶‍♂️ Waterfront

  15. Ascension Monastery — point on route “Orthodox Syzran, or the Triangle of Faith”

    Ascension Monastery

    🕍 Place of worship

  16. Church of the Ascension — point on route “Orthodox Syzran, or the Triangle of Faith”

    Church of the Ascension

    🕍 Place of worship

  17. Feodorovskaya Church — point on route “Orthodox Syzran, or the Triangle of Faith”

    Feodorovskaya Church

    🕍 Place of worship

  18. Monastery Embankment from Below — point on route “Orthodox Syzran, or the Triangle of Faith”

    Monastery Embankment from Below

    🚶‍♂️ Waterfront

Orthodox Syzran, or the Triangle of Faith — walking route in Syzran — Susanin