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Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
This is what a new Russian Orthodox church ought to look like. It is so immense you’ll be wondering how many blocks of dynamite the Soviet’s needed to get rid of the thing the first time around. That was in 1931. This newly restored example came into being from 1994 until 2000 and is a shiny beacon for the Russian Orthodox Church at home. Buy your candles to the left of the entrance way, photos and souvenirs to the right. The walls are decorated with lists of battles and awards. Those who perished or were awarded in the war with Napoleon in 1812 are also inscribed once more upon the walls. The sprawling cathedral houses a museum on the history of the site where you can see pictures of the giant swimming pool the Soviets built here and the huge Lenin topped skyscraper they had originally planned for. During excursions (minimum 10 people) you can see the cathedral, museum and the collonade. As it is a working place of worship women are expected to cover their heads and everyone should dress conservatively. No cameras or mobile phones should be used.

Admission free. Guided tours in English for groups for up to10 people 6,000Rbl (pre-booking required call (+7) 495 637 28 47). 

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour -Moscow-Sightseeing in Moscow-Churches and Monasteries
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour -Moscow-Sightseeing in Moscow-Churches and Monasteries
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour -Moscow-Sightseeing in Moscow-Churches and Monasteries

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  • Andrew Baldwin 25 March 2010
    This is a brilliant and a visit is a soul enhancing experience. I lived in Moscow from 1995 for a few years and fell in love with the city, and with the redevelopment of the cathedral in particular. It was this experience that led to my conversion to Ruddian Orthodoxy.

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Open:

Open 10:00 - 18:00. Services are held daily at 08:00 and 17:00, extra services on Sat 09:00, Sun 10:00.

Address:

Ul. Volkhonka 15

Phone:

(+7) 495 637 28 47

Metro station:

Kropotkinskaya

www:

http://www.xxc.ru