Moscow·Architecture·19th–20th centuries

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
Юрий Д.К. ·CC BY 4.0·Original image·Photo credits

The domed silhouette on Volkhonka and views from the Patriarshy Bridge.

The story of this place

The first cathedral, designed by Konstantin Thon, was consecrated in 1883.

After its demolition an outdoor swimming pool occupied the site; the present cathedral was rebuilt in the 1990s.

Look a little closer

  • The domed silhouette on Volkhonka and views from the Patriarshy Bridge.

Find your way

55.744592, 37.605614

The pin marks the place. Check its website for the precise entrance and access route.

Sources and verification

Sources reviewed: 8 November 2026. Before travelling, check opening hours, tickets and access on the official website.

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