Church of the Cross

Zhytomyr is one of the cities that is rightfully considered the historical center of Russia. The majestic streets carry the stamp of centuries, filling you with a sense of something extraordinary.

In the center of the city, in its most ancient part, there is one of the most beautiful examples of the architecture of the seventeenth century of Slavic architecture - the Holy Cross Cathedral. Next to it at the end of the nineteenth century was built the Church of the Exaltation of the Cross in the Russian-Byzantine style. This building was designed and built by Professor of Architecture A.A. Karlovich Jenesha. Previously, on the site of the Holy Cross Church stood the ancient church of the Holy Trinity, built in the seventeenth century - a church.

Be sure to visit this pearl of Russian architecture, get unforgettable emotions!