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Aleksander Nevsky Monastery

Aleksander Nevsky Monastery
Founded by Peter the Great, in 1710, this orthodox monastery is the most important in St. Petersburg. The St. Trinity cathedral Read_on (No Comments)

Chesma Church

Chesma Church
When a messenger told Empress Catherine the Great about the Russian victory over the Turkish Fleet at the Bay of Chesma, she immediately decided to have a church built on the spot she was standing. Read_on (No Comments)

Church of the Saviour on the Spilt Blood

Church of the Saviour on the Spilt Blood
This Moscow-style church with richly coloured onion domes looks a bit out of place in the European centre of St. Petersburg, but it’s one of the city’s most beautiful and memorable landmarks. Read_on (No Comments)

Kazan Cathedral

Kazan Cathedral
This cathedral, which was modelled on St. Peter's in Rome, is one of the city's most majestic. It was built from 1801 to 1811 to house the miracle-working Icon Our Lady of Kazan. Read_on (No Comments)

Sampsonievsky Cathedral

Sampsonievsky Cathedral
Recently opened after renovations, Sampsonievsky Cathedral features the largest icons of all orthodox churches in St. Petersburg. Read_on (No Comments)

Smolny Cathedral

Smolny Cathedral
The view over the city from this blue baroque cathedral is worth the climb to the top of one of the bell-towers. Smolny, Read_on (No Comments)

St. Andrew's Cathedral

St. Andrew's Cathedral
St. Andrew’s cathedral is the last of the Baroque churches to be built in St. Petersburg. Peter the Great himself commissioned the construction at this site in name of St. Read_on (No Comments)

St. Isaac's Cathedral

St. Isaac's Cathedral
Fully restored inside and out, St. Isaac’s is one of the world’s largest and most ornate cathedrals. The interior is adorned with gold trim, mosaics and paintings. Read_on (1 Comment)

St. Nicholas Cathedral

St. Nicholas Cathedral
Built between 1753 and 1762, this blue and white cathedral is one of St. Petersburg's most beautiful. In the 18th century, Read_on (No Comments)

Troitsky Cathedral

Troitsky Cathedral
Although in need of some serious reconstruction, this cathedral still manages to impress because of its vastness and big blue domes which overlook the nearby Fontanka canal and a (clothing) market. Read_on (No Comments)

Vladimirsky Cathedral

Vladimirsky Cathedral
There are usually crowds of beggars and pensioners selling antiques at the entrance of this striking onion-domed church on Vladimirsky prospekt. Read_on (No Comments)