Saint Sampson's Cathedral, Saint Petersburg

Name: Saint Sampson's Cathedral
Address: Большой Сампсониевский просп., 41, Saint Petersburg, Russia

#162 among attractions in Saint Petersburg

Baroque architecture, Church, Temple

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Saint Sampson's Cathedral, Saint Petersburg

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St Sampson's Cathedral is the oldest surviving church in St. Petersburg. It stands on the northern outskirts of the city and gives its name to Sampsonievsky Avenue. Rumor has it that it was in St. Sampson's Church that Catherine II of Russia secretly married Grigory Potemkin in 1774. ()

Local name: Сампсониевский собор Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 59°58'6"N, 30°20'35"E

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Большой Сампсониевский просп., 41Выборгский район (Сампсониевское)Saint Petersburg Russia

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Saint Sampson's Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saint Sampson's Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Vyborg Side, Saint Petersburg (14 min walk), Lesnoy Prospect, Saint Petersburg (16 min walk), Botanical Garden, Saint Petersburg (17 min walk), Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg (19 min walk).

How to get to Saint Sampson's Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint Sampson's Cathedral:

Tram

Большой Сампсониевский проспект • Lines: 61 (2 min walk)
Гренадерская улица (5 min walk)

Bus

Нейшлотский переулок • Lines: 86 (3 min walk)
Большой Сампсониевский проспект • Lines: 14 (3 min walk)

Metro

Выборгская • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
Площадь Ленина • Lines: 1 (23 min walk)

Trolleybus

Троллейбусный парк 2 • Lines: 8 (21 min walk)
Минеральная улица • Lines: 43, 8 (23 min walk)

Train

St Petersburg–Finlyandsky (23 min walk)