Vladimir residents usually call Troitskaya Church the Red Church, since it is made of red brick. Its construction was timed to the 300th anniversary of the House of Romanov and was completed in 1916.
The architectural style of Troitskaya Church can be described as pseudo-Russian, combining elements of Old Russian architecture and Byzantine architecture. The brick is laid in an original “cross bond,” and the tall domes and bell tower give the rather bulky building a visual slenderness.
Unfortunately, the interior decoration of the church has not survived to this day. The last service was held here in 1928. During the Soviet period, the church was used for practical needs, and there was even talk of demolishing it.
Since 1974, the building has belonged to the Vladimir-Suzdal Museum-Reserve: collections of crystal, lacquer miniatures, embroidery, and other folk crafts were displayed here. The museum is still open today, and you can visit it and appreciate the works of Russian masters of the past and present.
The magnificent acoustics of the church make it possible to host performances by choral groups here from time to time.
