The Church of the Intercession in Fili is a late 17th-century Orthodox church on Novozavodskaya Street in western Moscow. Its Naryshkin Baroque design is known for a five-tiered, central layout and a carved iconostasis by Karp Zolotarev. You can visit the lower church throughout the year; the upper temple, which houses museum exhibits, is open seasonally from May 15 to October 15. A small green park beside the church gives you a quiet place to view the building and Moscow City.
A late 17th-century church in Fili
The Church of the Intercession in Fili is one of Moscow’s surviving monuments from the late 17th century. Its Naryshkin Baroque architecture sets it apart, with a five-tiered central layout and distinctive arrangements of the cupolas. Ukrainian architectural influence can be seen in the cupola design.
The church’s setting gives you space to take in its exterior. A small green park nearby provides a view of the building and Moscow City, and the site is used for photographs, weddings and baptisms.
The upper temple and lower church
The church has two parts with different visiting opportunities. The upper temple is under museum management and contains exhibits; it is open seasonally from May 15 to October 15. The lower church holds services throughout the year, so it remains the part to visit outside the museum season.
Inside, look for the carved iconostasis attributed to Karp Zolotarev. The church’s preserved structure and detailed design are central to its architectural interest.
FAQ
When is the upper temple open?
The upper temple and its museum exhibits are open seasonally from May 15 to October 15.
Can you attend services at the church?
Yes. Services take place in the lower church throughout the year.
What architectural details should I look for?
Notice the five-tiered central layout, the cupola arrangement with Ukrainian influence, and the carved iconostasis by Karp Zolotarev.
Where is the Church of the Intercession in Fili?
It is at Novozavodskaya Street 6 in Moscow.
