Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, A testament to faith and grandeur
Volkhonka Street, 15
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Introduction
The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the main cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church, has a tumultuous history. It was originally built in 1860 to commemorate the victory of the Russian emperor over Napoleon. However, in 1931, it was destroyed and later turned into a swimming pool by the Soviet government. The reconstruction of the cathedral in the 1990s sparked controversy.
Today, the cathedral is a grand and magnificent architectural structure with a smaller church underneath, often hosting stunning exhibitions. The tourist office at the southwest entrance of the cathedral offers various services, including a viewing platform to admire the cathedral. There are also other tourist attractions around the cathedral, such as the Patriarshy Bridge to the southeast, where you can enjoy a beautiful sunset. Transportation Take Metro Line 1 to Kropotkinskaya Station (Кропоткинская) and transfer to Line 9 to Borovitskaya Station (Боровицкая); or take Bus No. 05 or 015, or Trams No. 15, 16, or 31 to get there.
The Cathedral of Christ the Savior on the banks of the Moskva River
