Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

The Cathedral of Christ the Savior is considered one of the largest and most majestic churches in Russia. The temple is about 85 m wide and 103 m high.

It was erected in honor of the courageous Russian people after the battle in 1812.

Interesting facts about the temple.

1. In honor of the people who helped rebuild the temple, marble tablets with their names were placed in it.

2. The temple has a unique museum of art of the church.

3. All chamber paintings are made in the Old Russian style.

4. The auditorium can accommodate 1,300 people.

5. In the halls there are a huge number of shrines of the Russian Orthodox Church.

The Cathedral of Christ the Savior was founded in 1839 by the architect Constantine Tone. Its construction lasted 44 years. But in 1931 the Soviet government destroyed it. On the site of the temple wanted to build a palace of the Soviets, but opened an outdoor pool. And only in 1997 the Cathedral of Christ the Savior was restored and stands to this day.

There is a temple in Moscow on Volkhonka Street, house 15.