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The most northern buddhist temple in the world is situated on a busy highway flanked on both sides by cars. Inside however, it's remarkably calm and welcoming. Read_on (No Comments)

The Grand Choral Synagogue of St. Petersburg is the second largest in Europe. It's about 3,200 square metres in area, and its domed tower 47m high. Read_on (No Comments)

This church has been used for a variety of purposes over the years. Initially built to serve the growing German community in the 19th century, the church is dedicated to the apostle Petrus. Read_on (No Comments)

Northern-Europe's biggest mosque, near the Peter and Paul Fortress, is a place of worship for up to 5,000 Muslims. Although officially 300,000 followers of the prophet Mohammed live in St. Read_on (No Comments)

Daily services in Russian 08:30, 19:00; Sat 12:00 (Russian), 20:00 (Spanish); Sun 09:30 (English), 12:00 (Russian), 13:30 (Polish), 17:00 (French). Read_on (No Comments)

Usual Sunday services, at 11:00 (English). After the service, refreshments are provided. Sunday school for young children. Read_on (No Comments)

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Weekly Torah study classes in Russian and English, kids club and Jewish cookery classes as well as various cultural and youth programs. Read_on (No Comments)

Offers everything for the Jewish tourist: Shabbat services, holiday celebrations, and an inside look at Jewish life in St.Petersburg. Read_on (No Comments)