Savior on Blood

St. Petersburg, nab. Griboyedov Canal, 2 a

Cathedrals of St. Petersburg The Church of the Resurrection of Christ was erected in 1883-1907. on the spot where on March 1, 1881, the Emperor Alexander II was mortally wounded by the bomb of the Narodnaya Volya Ignaty Grinevitsky. Among the elements of luxurious decoration are the elegant chapters of the cathedral.

Alexandro-Nevsky Lavra

St. Petersburg, nab. R. Monasteries, etc. 1

Cathedrals of St. Petersburg This place is called the heart of St. Petersburg. Holy Trinity Alexander Nevsky Lavra, then a man's monastery, ordered the construction of Peter I on the proposed site of the famous Nevsky battle. Later historians proved that the battle took place higher up the Neva. Nevertheless, the laurel is dedicated to the feat of the Novgorod prince and Holy Trinity.

St. Isaac's Cathedral

St. Petersburg, pl. St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg cathedrals Kazan Cathedral in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg, 25 Nevsky avenue

Cathedrals of St. Petersburg

Cathedrals of St. Petersburg Kazan Cathedral in St. Petersburg - the temple, which houses the main shrine of the city - Kazansk I Icon of Our Lady, and the monument to Russian military glory. In 1813, the general MI Kutuzov was buried here and the keys to the taken cities and other military trophies were placed.

Nikolsky Marine Cathedral

St. Petersburg, pl. Nikolskaya, d. 1

Cathedrals of St. Petersburg Nikolsky Naval Cathedral in St. Petersburg is located on the bank of the Kryukov Canal. It is a magnificent monument of the architectural style of the Baroque. Nicholas-Epiphany Church consists of two churches - the lower and upper. The lower church was consecrated in the name of St. Nicholas the Miracle-Worker of the Miracle-Worker

Sampsonievsky Cathedral in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg, St. Sampsonievsky Ave., St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg Cathedrals On the day of St. Sampson on June 27, 1709, Russian troops defeated the Swedes near Poltava, in honor of this event Peter I personally laid the wooden church on which the temple was built in stone by 1740.

Smolny Cathedral St. -Peterburga

St. Petersburg, pl. Rastrelli, etc. 1

Cathedrals of St. Petersburg Smolny Cathedral in St. Petersburg is located on the left bank of the Neva River, near Smolny Dvor, in the place where the resin was used to make ships. The temple is part of the architectural ensemble of the Smolny Monastery. Built in the Baroque style

Trinity-Izmaylovsky Cathedral

St. Petersburg, 712 Izmaylovskiy Prospect

St. Petersburg Cathedrals Troitsky Cathedral in St. Petersburg is a monument of architecture of late classicism. He received his name on behalf of the Izmailovsky Regiment, one of the oldest in Russia. The regiment was founded by the Empress Anna Ioannovna in the name of the village of Izmaylovskoye in Moscow suburbs in 1730.

The future capital of the Russian Empire began, as is known, from the fortress, in which, 5 weeks after the construction began in June 1703, the first church of the city was laid - wooden the cathedral in the name of the apostles Peter and Paul. And throughout the history of St. Petersburg, the erection of churches marked significant events in the life of the capital. More often than not, the victory of Russian weapons in numerous wars. An integral part of the cultural and architectural wealth of the magnificent St. Petersburg, along with museums, theaters, parks and other beautiful monuments, are its beautiful temples. The contribution of holy places to the history of the northern capital is of great importance, they are no less important as inseparable strokes in the guise of this enchanting city.

Peter and Paul Cathedral, the beginning of the construction of which was laid in 1703 by the order of Peter I, became the first cathedral of St. Petersburg, which appeared together with the city itself. Later this highest building of St. Petersburg, decorated in the baroque style, served as the tomb of Russian kings. Since 1924 there is a museum inside the cathedral.

The famous St. Isaac's Cathedral - a magnificent architectural work building in the style of classicism, long considered the main cathedral church throughout the vast country. Its giant dome, sparkling with gold in the sun, massive columns, skilful statues and bas-reliefs make an indelible impression. Now the cathedral has the status of a museum, but church services are regularly held here.

The Church of the Savior on the Blood, resembling a colorful tower from a fairy tale, is famous for its sad history: it was here that the bombing fatal wound to the emperor Alexander II. Today, the Savior-on-the-Blood exists only as a museum, which is worth a visit to enjoy its beautiful interiors and incredible beauty mosaics.

The famous St. Isaac's Cathedral - a magnificent architectural work building in the style of classicism, long considered the main cathedral of the entire vast country.

The construction of the Kazan Cathedral was timed to victory in the domestic war of 1812. The exterior view resembles the Vatican Cathedral of St. Peter: the high semicircular columns, bronze sculptures ry, a grand dome. To this day, the sacred relic is located in the cathedral - the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God.

At the end of Nevsky Prospekt, between the rivers Neva, the Monastery and Obvodny Canal is the monastery complex - the Alexander Nevsky Lavra. Combining Baroque style with early classicism, this beautiful architectural ensemble attracts many tourists who dream not only to enjoy the beauty, but also to be imbued with the strongest sacred spirit.

Sampsonievsky cathedral of the sky color, tender blue-and-blue Smolny Cathedral, similar to the majestic palace; the snow-white Trinity-Izmailovsky cathedral rushing to the clouds, with dome-colored bronze stars and gilt crosses, hemispheres; the famous Transfiguration Cathedral; gently pink Andreevsky Cathedral; elegant and charming in its simplicity Prince Vladimir Cathedral is not all the temples of St. Petersburg . The city and its surroundings are full of large and small cathedrals and churches, completely unique and charming in its own way .

To many buildings time is merciless, they are destroyed and lose their pristine beauty, but thanks to the fact that the city authorities are constantly investing in the restoration of the most important monuments of architecture, history and culture, everyone who comes to St. Petersburg can from the bottom of his heart enjoy the beauty of his temples.