Christ the Saviour Cathedral, Moscow

Name: Christ the Saviour Cathedral
Address: Ulitsa Volkhonka, 15, Moscow, 119019, Russia
Telephone: +7 495 637-12-76

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Facts and practical information

The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour is a Russian Orthodox cathedral in Moscow, Russia, on the northern bank of the Moskva River, a few hundred metres southwest of the Kremlin. With an overall height of 103 metres, it is the third tallest Orthodox Christian church building in the world, after the People's Salvation Cathedral in Bucharest, Romania and Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral in Saint Petersburg, Russia. ()

Local name: Храм Христа Спасителя Architectural style: Byzantine revival, Russian revivalCoordinates: 55°44'40"N, 37°36'20"E

Address

Ulitsa Volkhonka, 15Центральный административный ок (Хамовники)Moscow 119019 Russia

Contact

+7 495 637-12-76

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Christ the Saviour Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Christ the Saviour Cathedral open?

Christ the Saviour Cathedral is open:

Monday 1 pm - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Christ the Saviour Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Monument to Alexander II, Moscow (3 min walk), Glazunov Art Gallery, Moscow (4 min walk), Patriarshy Bridge, Moscow (4 min walk), Monument to Friedrich Engels, Moscow (5 min walk).

How to get to Christ the Saviour Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Christ the Saviour Cathedral:

Bus

Пречистенская набережная • Lines: 255 (3 min walk)
Метро Кропоткинская • Lines: 15, 255, А, м3 (5 min walk)

Metro

Kropotkinskaya (3 min walk)
Borovitskaya (12 min walk)

Tram

Метро Новокузнецкая • Lines: 3, 39, А (25 min walk)
Комиссариатский мост • Lines: 3, 39, А (29 min walk)