Church of the Twelve Apostles, Moscow

Name: Church of the Twelve Apostles
Address: Kremlevskaya Naberezhnaya, Moscow, 119072, Russia
Telephone: +7 495 695-41-46

#257 among attractions in Moscow

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The Patriarchal Chambers and the Church of the Twelve Apostles is a minor cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin, commissioned by Patriarch Nikon as part of his stately residence in 1653 and dedicated to Philip the Apostle three years later. Now it is used by the Moscow Kremlin Museums. ()

Local name: Патриаршие палаты и церковь Двенадцати апостолов Architectural style: Russian architectureCoordinates: 55°45'5"N, 37°37'3"E

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Kremlevskaya NaberezhnayaЦентральный административный ок (Хамовники)Moscow 119072 Russia

Contact

+7 495 695-41-46

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Church of the Twelve Apostles open?

Church of the Twelve Apostles is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday closed
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Church of the Twelve Apostles?

Nearby attractions include Moscow Kremlin, Moscow (1 min walk), Dormition Cathedral, Moscow (1 min walk), Cathedral Square, Moscow (2 min walk), Ivan the Great Bell Tower, Moscow (2 min walk).

How to get to Church of the Twelve Apostles by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of the Twelve Apostles:

Bus

Метро Библиотека имени Ленина • Lines: 144, м1, м2, м3, м7, Н11, Н2 (7 min walk)
Red Square • Lines: с920 (8 min walk)

Metro

Lenin Library (8 min walk)
Alexander Garden (9 min walk)

Tram

Метро Новокузнецкая • Lines: 3, 39, А (21 min walk)
Комиссариатский мост • Lines: 3, 39, А (21 min walk)