Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Russia, Nizhny Novgorod, Strelka St., 3a.
Description:
All who come to admire the beauty and architecture of Nizhny Novgorod know that the Cathedral in the name of Alexander Nevsky is one of the most beautiful cathedrals of the city, which should be seen.
Construction of the cathedral began in 1868 and continued until 1881. The height of the cathedral is 80 meters. It is located in a place of extraordinary beauty - where the Volga and Oka rivers merge. The cathedral was lit up in 1881. K.Ton’s projects became a reference point in the creation of the cathedral, the Annunciation Church in St. Petersburg was chosen as a model.
After the revolution, the fight against religion began, so in 1929 it was decided to close the cathedral and withdraw its valuables. In the 40s there was a fire, the painting suffered. In 1983, the restoration of the cathedral began, in which volunteers participated.
The cathedral is located at Strelka Street, 3A, Nizhny Novgorod.
