Chiesa

Kazan Cathedral

Indirizzo
Казанская улица 2
Zona
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Lun
09:00–19:45
Mar
09:00–19:45
Mer
09:00–19:45
Gio
09:00–19:45
Ven
09:00–19:45
Sab
09:00–19:45
Dom
06:30–19:45
Orari
The cathedral closes after the evening service; closing time may vary.
Come visitare
This is an active Orthodox church: keep silent and wear modest clothing; men should remove headwear and women should cover their heads. Photography during services is prohibited; flashes, tripods and selfie sticks require special written permission. Organized tour groups require advance registration.
Orari
Circa 60 min
Kazan Cathedral

Perché vale la deviazione

The Kazan Cathedral is best known for being a major Russian Orthodox Church dedicated to Our Lady of Kazan.

Kazan Cathedral is an iconic Russian Orthodox Church located on Nevsky Prospekt in Saint Petersburg. It is dedicated to Our Lady of Kazan, one of Russia's most venerated icons.

Le persone legate a questo indirizzo

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  • Nicholas II

    Ha suonato o recitato qui

    Presided over a Te Deum at Kazan Cathedral on 21 Feb 1913 for the Romanov tercentenary, followed by a state reception at the Winter Palace.

  • Alexander I of Russia

    Creato qui

    Laid the foundation stone (27 Aug / 8 Sep 1801) and attended the solemn consecration on his coronation anniversary (15/27 Sep 1811); cathedral became the 1812 victory memorial under his reign.

  • Andrei Voronikhin

    Creato qui

    Architect of Kazan Cathedral on Nevsky Prospect (1801–1811), the Empire-style cathedral modelled on St Peter’s that became a landmark of Russian classicism.

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