Religious Places

Perhaps the most famous temple of Russia is the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. There, all the solemn services in the honor of the main Orthodox holid… Read the rest

The Cathedral of the Nativity of the Theotokos (Russian: Кафедральный собор во имя Рождества Пресвятой Богородицы) is the main church of the city of R… Read the rest

Many buildings in Kolomna and nearby villages are inextricably linked with Prince Dmitry Donskoy, the Battle of Kulikovo and Rev. Sergius of Radonezh.… Read the rest

On Kolomna you’ll find the unique Old Believers’ Church of St. Nicholas. It is famous for its unusual decoration – its upper base is decorated w… Read the rest

The bell tower of St. John the Apostle Church in Kolomna, Russia is an unmistakable landmark and a symbol of the Old Town which is visible from anywhe… Read the rest

Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in Astrakhan, Russia is a stone structure located in the southeastern corner of the Annunciation Monastery com… Read the rest

This is one of the oldest churches in Toglaitti. It was built by a rich merchant Bakhmetev in memory of his young wife Varvara. In 1846 the stone chur… Read the rest

It was the first sacred structure to rise outside the city walls. It was built, starting from 1230, over an old church called at that time &quot… Read the rest

The Monastery of San Benedetto è one of the most significant spiritual places for the Church. Built almost a thousand years ago, it has the… Read the rest

The Cathedral dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta was built around 1120 on a pre-existing church dedicated to Santa Maria destroyed by a violent earthqua… Read the rest