Churches, Russian Orthodox. Cathedrals

Built in 1801-1811 by architect Voronikhin to house the miraculous Icon of Our Lady of Kazan. This icon appeared miraculously in the town of Kazan in 1579 and was credited with many miracles including freeing Moscow from the Poles in 1612, during the Time of Troubles. This cathedral is shaped like a cross, and the facade facing Nevskiy Prospekt is linked with a 96-column colonnade. Statues of Kutuzov and Barclay de Tolli, the heroes of the Napoleonic war, are next to the cathedral.

Built in 1883-1907 by the order of Alexander III on the spot where his father Alexander II was assassinated in 1881. Modeled on St. Basil's Church in Moscow. The Cathedral houses mosaic icons by Nesterov, Vasnetsov and others in the style of both Byzantine and modern icon painting. Among the most important elements of the cathedral is the shrine constructed on the very spot where the Emperor was fatally wounded.

Built in 1740-1789 by architects Zemtsov and Rinaldi. Named in honor of St. Prince Vladimir, who adopted Christianity for Russia.

One of the oldest cathedrals, built in 1728-1733 in the tradition of old Russian craftsmanship.

One of the oldest cathedrals, built in 1728-1733 in the tradition of old Russian craftsmanship.

Built in 1743-1754 by Trezzini. Holy relics such as an icon of the Savior painted by Simon Ushakov and icon of the Virgin Mary All Sorrow and Joy are kept in the cathedral.

Built in 1761-1769; in 1783 architect Quarenghi designed a two-tier bell tower next to the church.

Built in 1764-1780 by architect Vist on the spot of the burnt church. Interior decoration was done by architect Gornostaev in 1858.

Built in 1818-1858 by architect Montferrand. Named for St. Isaac of Dalmatia, whose burial service coincided with Peter the Great's birth. Works by sculptors Vitali and Klodt, artists Bryullov and Bruni, bell master Stukolkin and others. Cathedral is adorned with monolithic columns of Karelian granite and walls of marble, and with statues of Evangelists and Apostles. Dome terrace (101,5 meters) has the best view of St. Petersburg.

Built in 1818-1858 by architect Montferrand. Named for St. Isaac of Dalmatia, whose burial service coincided with Peter the Great's birth. Works by sculptors Vitali and Klodt, artists Bryullov and Bruni, bell master Stukolkin and others. Cathedral is adorned with monolithic columns of Karelian granite and walls of marble, and with statues of Evangelists and Apostles. Dome terrace (101,5 meters) has the best view of St. Petersburg.

Built in 1753-1760 by architect Chevakinsky, a four tier bell tower is on the West of the cathedral. The cathedral houses relics of St. Nicholas, rescuer of the drowning sailors.

Oldest cathedral in St. Petersburg with tall gilded spire (122 m) and beautiful bells, built in 1712-1733 by architect Trezzini on the grounds of Peter and Paul Fortress. Burial vault of Peter the Great and other Russian tsars are in the fortress.

Built in 1828-1835 by Stasov, cupola designed by Bazen. Built to commemorate one of the oldest regiments in Russia, life-guards of Izmaylovo. The cathedral houses banners of the regiment and military trophies.