The main Orthodox church of St. Petersburg, where the icon of the Kazan Mother of God is stored. The cathedral was built by the architect A. Voronikhin in the Empire style. The foundation stone was laid in the presence of Alexander I. The interiors are decorated with monumental colonnades and more resemble a palace than a church. The icons for the church were painted by famous masters O. Kiprensky, A. Ivanov and others.
Address:
Kazanskaya ploshchad, 2, Sankt-Peterburg
Phone:
+7 981 930-08-01
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29.06.23
Alain
One of the many beautiful landmarks in saint petersburgh. A must see but you can't miss it if you walk in the center.. photo taken from the library facing the cathedral
24.01.22
R
What a beautiful Cathedral! Stop by and check out thr Corinthian Colums. The inside is spectacular. The size of the Cathedral is immense.
17.10.21
Ahmet
Impressing cathedral both from the inside and outside. The pillar structure that can be seen from far away from the cathedral is also dominant in the interior design. A must see place in St. Petersburg.
02.10.21
Zahid
Must visit. 10-15 min walk from Church of spilled blood, the Kazan cathedral is seat of the Orthodox bishop of St. Peters burg. It is consecrated to the Virgin of Kazan, the most revered icon of Russia. Try to visit in evening 5:30/6pm during the eve.. Read more »ning prayers.
30.09.21
tejas
Must visit. 10-15 min walk from Church of spilled blood, the Kazan cathedral is seat of the Orthodox bishop of St. Petersburg. It is consecrated to the Virgin of Kazan, the most revered icon of Russia. Try to visit in evening 5:30/6pm during the even.. Read more »ing prayers. The experience is just magical. This is a place of worship.
29.08.21
Newsha
Beautiful building and a scenic courtyard. Must visit!
14.07.21
Himanshu
Good place to spend your evening!
You’ll see people taking evening or morning strolls, playing music, skating, dancing.
Good place to spend your evening or early morning!
19.06.21
Bola
It was my first time at Russia and I was impressed by this cathedral’s beauty. The old paintings and the great fountain in front of it which produces cold water to cool your body temperature. It is simply a great place ❤️
25.03.21
Martin
Impressive orthodox cathedral at Nevsky Prospect. Picturesque from the outside as well as from the inside. A bit dark though compared to other churches. Sometimes they display orthodox artifacts. Entrance is free, currently you're required to we.. Read more »ar a face mask. Proper clothing should be chosen as usual in religious places.
07.03.21
Farhad
Wow, you will never believe how beautiful and giant it is! Full of arts. I will never forget the place. Worths hours to spend.
21.02.21
Alexander
Kazan Cathedral is right in the middle of the Tourist District of Saint Petersburg. As a visitor you are free to enter, if you're woman you are asked to cover your head, and as a man you are required to remove your headgear. Its a fascinating ch.. Read more »urch, at first I was astonished at the faithful lining up to touch and bless the The Lady of Kazan Icon, it truly as though I was stepping back into time, something ancient. Even though the cathedral was finished 1811.
18.12.20
The
"The Russian Revolution of 1917 and the creation of the Soviet Union led to the decline of all Russian religious buildings. The Kazan Cathedral was closed in 1932, and re-opened as a “Museum of Religion and Atheism.” The Cathedral fe.. Read more »ll into disrepair and all religious treasures were removed."
18.09.20
Anya
Beautiful building, located in the very heart of the city. Very impressive architecture that doesn’t look like an Orthodox Church from the outside. The inside interior is reach and in Russian traditional style. This church holds one of the mos.. Read more »t famous and important icons in Russia - ‘Our lady of Kazan’. The entrance to the church is free. There is also a grave of the most famous Field Marshal of the Russian empire- Mikhail Kutuzov.
02.09.20
Vinh
Kazan Cathedral or Kazanskiy Kafedralniy Sobor (Russian: Каза́нский кафедра́льный собо́р), also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, is a cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church on the Nevsky Prospekt in Saint Petersburg. It is dedicated to .. Read more »Our Lady of Kazan, one of the most venerated icons in Russia.
Background
Construction of the cathedral started in 1801 and continued for ten years under the supervision of Alexander Sergeyevich Stroganov. Upon its completion in 1811, the new temple replaced the Church of Nativity of the Theotokos, which was disassembled when the Kazan Cathedral was consecrated.
The architect Andrey Voronikhin modelled the building on St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Some art historians assert that Emperor Paul (reigned 1796-1801) intended to build a similar church on the other side of Nevsky Prospect that would mirror the Kazan Cathedral, but such plans failed to materialize.[citation needed] Although the Russian Orthodox Church strongly disapproved of the plans to create a replica of a Catholic basilica in Russia's then capital, several courtiers supported Voronikhin's Empire Style design.
After Napoleon invaded Russia (1812) and the commander-in-chief General Mikhail Kutuzov asked Our Lady of Kazan for help, the church's purpose altered. The Patriotic War over, Russians saw the cathedral primarily as a memorial to their victory over Napoleon. Kutuzov himself was interred in the cathedral in 1813; and Alexander Pushkin wrote celebrated lines meditating over his sepulchre. In 1815 keys to seventeen cities and eight fortresses were brought by the victorious Russian army from Europe and placed in the cathedral's sacristy. In 1837, Boris Orlovsky designed two bronze statues of Kutuzov and of Barclay de Tolly which stand in front of the cathedral.
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19.08.20
rahuldev
Another beautiful church in St. Petersburg with distinct architecture. It's a practicing church. I could feel the power of reverence inside. You do not need to believe in a faith to feel the power of reverence and positivity. The inside of the c.. Read more »hurch was glowing in the light of thousands of candles and people praying. A memorable visit for me.
10.08.20
Alexey
One of the most beautiful cathedrals in Saint Petersburg. It may seem a bit too dark from the inside, and the crowds are tough sometimes (both inside and on the small square outside).
07.08.20
Giri
Beautiful architecture, beautiful surroundings. I would love visit again this place.
22.07.20
Venkatesh
Very pleasant place and beautiful architecture. Remember me cathedral from Europe.
03.07.20
Sam
Beautiful.. still a practising church.. the sound of the singing echoing in the Domes was just beautiful. It's a stunning piece of architecture.
25.02.20
Ammar
This place is really awesome. Its the first thing which comes when to get down at the station and go towards the St Petersburg river. Really loved the architecture and the way it looks at night. Though i didn't know if we can visit inside but th.. Read more »e outside itself is lovely. Nobody in their right mind wouldn't visit it. Next time I visit it would love to know more about it and see from inside.
25.10.19
Prasad
Kazan Cathedral or Kazanskiy Kafedralniy Sobor (Russian: Каза́нский кафедра́льный собо́р), also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, is a cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church on the Nevsky Prospekt in Saint Petersburg. It is dedicated to .. Read more »Our Lady of Kazan, one of the most venerated icons in Russia.
Construction of the cathedral started in 1801 and continued for ten years under the supervision of Alexander Sergeyevich Stroganov.[2] Upon its completion in 1811, the new temple replaced the Church of Nativity of the Theotokos, which was disassembled when the Kazan Cathedral was consecrated.
The architect Andrey Voronikhin[3] modelled the building on St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.[2] Some art historians assert that Emperor Paul (reigned 1796-1801) intended to build a similar church on the other side of Nevsky Prospect that would mirror the Kazan Cathedral, but such plans failed to materialize.[citation needed] Although the Russian Orthodox Church strongly disapproved of the plans to create a replica of a Catholic basilica in Russia's then capital, several courtiers supported Voronikhin's Empire Style design.
After Napoleon invaded Russia (1812) and the commander-in-chief General Mikhail Kutuzov asked Our Lady of Kazan for help, the church's purpose altered. The Patriotic War over, Russians saw the cathedral primarily as a memorial to their victory over Napoleon.[3] Kutuzov himself was interred in the cathedral in 1813; and Alexander Pushkin wrote celebrated lines meditating over his sepulchre. In 1815 keys to seventeen cities and eight fortresses were brought by the victorious Russian army from Europe and placed in the cathedral's sacristy. In 1837, Boris Orlovsky designed two bronze statues of Kutuzov and of Barclay de Tolly which stand in front of the cathedral.
In 1876 the Kazan demonstration, the first political demonstration in Russia, took place in front of the church. After the Russian Revolution of 1917 the authorities closed the cathedral (January 1932). In November 1932 it reopened as the pro-Marxist "Museum of the History of Religion and Atheism".[4] or, as one contemporary writer put it more baldly, "Leningrad's largest antireligious museum", complete with Spanish Inquisition waxworks . Services resumed in 1992, and four years later the cathedral was returned to the Russian Orthodox Church. As of 2017 it functions as the mother cathedral of the metropolis of St. Petersburg.
The cathedral's interior, with its numerous columns, echoes the exterior colonnade and is reminiscent of a palatial hall, being 69 metres in length and 62 metres in height. The interior features numerous sculptures and icons created by the best Russian artists of the day. A wrought-iron grille separating the cathedral from a small square behind it is sometimes cited as one of the finest ever constructed.
The cathedral's huge bronze doors are one of four copies of the original doors of the Baptistery in Florence, Italy (the other three are at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, United States, at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, United States, and at the Florence Baptistery itself).
The Kazan Cathedral is considered to be the model for the neoclassical style of Helsinki Cathedral, one of the most iconic landmarks of Helsinki, Finland.
22.10.19
Darshana
When i see the church first i thought its a government building. Outside look as that. But when you enter it there was amazing church inside. Well decorated arts around the wall and the roof. Big dome too. Its free entrance church. Many people are go.. Read more »ing to see the church.
31.01.19
Edhie
This is very historic cathedral and the mother cathedral for St Petersburg. It is still under restoration after just 20 year reopening, after closed for decade under Soviet time. The interior is amazing with Biblical decorated walls and roofs. Specia.. Read more »l and beautiful interior designed. Recommended for short visit in this city center. You have to prepare some Rubels for entrance fee.
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