Cathedrals and Churches

Saint-Petersburg is considered to be a city of imperial proportions and romantic vistas, a source of inspiration to generations of artists thanks to the unique combination of stunning palaces, deeply symbolic monuments, splendid river embankments, savoury parks and many elegant bridges. A city of infinite charm is also flanked with majestic churches and richly decorated cathedrals pointing up Russia??™s cultural and spiritual wealth.

Cathedral of our Lady of Kazan Embracing Nevsky prospect with its curvaceous colonnade, outstretched like the wings of a gigantic eagle, stands the Cathedral of our Lady of Kazan ??“ one of the most mesmerizing cathedrals in the city.

Peter-and-Paul Cathedral Looking far more Protestant than Orthodox in character, Peter-and-Paul Cathedral with its soaring spire is an architectural and semantic centre of the unique and, at the same time, harmonious construction of Peter-and-Paul Fortress.

Church on Spilled Blood Clearly visible from the Nevsky prospect, on Griboedova canal embankment, stands the multicoloured, onion-domed Church on Spilled Blood, also referred to as the Resurrection of Christ Church ??“ one of Petersburg??™s striking landmarks, though it undoubtedly stands out from the rest of the city??™s architecture.

St.Isaac??™s Cathedral Just to the south of Senate square, looming majestically above the roofs, stands the forth biggest domed cathedral in the world - St.Isaac??™s Cathedral - one of the most magnificent and, at the same time, ambiguous in architectural sense buildings of St. Petersburg.

St.Nicholas Cathedral To the south of Theatre square, traditionally known as ???Sailors??™ Church??? after the naval officers that once prayed here, stands the stunning St. Nicholas Cathedral ??“ a masterpiece of the Russian baroque architecture and one of the most venerated St. Petersburg temples.

Trinity Cathedral The Alexander Nevsky Lavra ensemble, a beautiful complex of churches dating back to the time of the city foundation and prestigious cemeteries, is dominated by the Trinity cathedral, a brilliant sample of early Russian classicism, built in 1776-1790 to architect Starov's design.

Troitsky Cathedral South along the Kryukov Canal from the gleaming golden domes of St. Nicholas Cathedral, there is a huge Troitsky Cathedral, which ink-blue domes ??“ visible from all over this part of town ??“ were once spangled with golden stars.

Smolny Cathedral It??™s impossible not to take notice of the glorious ice-blue Smolny Cathedral which being the focal point and architectural center of the Smolny Complex, is considered to be one of the most mesmerizing cathedrals in Saint-Petersburg.