Temples and cathedrals in Petrozavodsk

Q: What historical places of Petrozavodsk is worth visiting a lover of ancient Russian architecture?

The Holy Cross Cathedral, built in 1852, combines elements of ancient Russian architecture and baroque. The monument to Peter I on Lenin Square was erected in honor of the founder of the city in 1873. The building of the provincial male gymnasium, built in 1789, is an example of classicism.

Q: Where to go in Petrozavodsk with children: interesting places for family holidays?

Karelian State Museum of Local Lore offers interactive expositions about the nature and culture of the region. The Gorky Culture and Recreation Park with children's rides and green alleys is ideal for walking. The Kizhi Museum-Reserve on the island demonstrates traditional wooden buildings of the Russian North.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Petrozavodsk: the best photo zones?

The embankment of Lake Onega with its sculptures and panoramic views of the water surface is a popular place for photo shoots. Kirov Square with fountains and flower beds creates an atmosphere of urban comfort. The wooden church of Alexander Nevsky in the style of Russian classicism is ideal for architectural photographs.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with the sights of Petrozavodsk?

According to legend, the place for the construction of the Petrovsky Sloboda was chosen by Peter I because of its good location near Lake Onega. Legend has it that underground passages under the Holy Cross Cathedral lead to the old riverbed of the Lososinka River. The Kizhi Museum tells about the masters who built the Transfiguration Church without a single nail.

Q: What little-known sights of Petrozavodsk are worth seeing?

The monument "Fishermen" on the embankment of Lake Onega, created in 1991, symbolizes the fishing traditions of the region. The building of the former Olonets Theological Seminary, built in 1829, preserved the elements of the Empire. The Museum of Industrial History of Petrozavodsk tells about the development of metallurgy and weapons in the XVIII century.

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The Chapel of George the Victorious

The Chapel of St. George is located in Karelia in the village of Keftenitsa and is a small Orthodox wooden temple. The time of its …

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Holy Cross Cathedral

The famous Orthodox church in Petrozavodsk - Kerstovozvdizhensky is located on the territory of the oldest city Zaretsk cemetery. …

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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral was built in Petrozavodsk, a century after its foundation. The initiators of the construction of the ne …

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Sightseeing tour of Petrozavodsk

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Sightseeing tour of the city of Petrozavodsk

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Temples and cathedrals in Petrozavodsk

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