Temples and Cathedrals

Saint Petersburg has over 300 temples and cathedrals of various denominations – from Orthodox and Catholic to Lutheran and Armenian. Here you will find one of Europe's largest domed cathedrals – St. Isaac's, the Church of the Savior on Blood unique for its mosaics, and Kazan Cathedral with its colonnade that became an architectural symbol of the city. Such diversity of religious architecture forms the cultural foundation of Petersburg and makes it one of the most multi-denominational historical centers in the country.

The Peter and Paul Cathedral – a symbol of St. Petersburg and the burial vault of Russian emperors

Peter and Paul Cathedral in St. Petersburg: history of the fortress's main church, architecture by Domenico Trezzini, the golden spire with an angel, interior, bell tower, and the imperial burial vault.

Вид на Исаакиевский собор во время блокады

St. Isaac's Cathedral during the siege of Leningrad: the feat of people, the rescue of art, and life on the edge

St. Isaac's Cathedral in besieged Leningrad: camouflage of the dome, storage of museum treasures, life of people in the basements, vegetable gardens on St. Isaac's Square, and the fate of the cathedral after the war.

Смольный собор в Санкт-Петербурге — Воскресенский собор

Smolny Cathedral and its secret sides

Smolny Cathedral – a gem of Petersburg Baroque by the Neva. History of construction, Rastrelli's architecture, observation deck, interiors, myths and legends of Smolny Cathedral in Saint Petersburg.

Казанский собор в Санкт-Петербурге – вид на фасад и колоннаду

Kazan Cathedral – the main church of Nevsky Prospekt

Kazan Cathedral in Saint Petersburg – history of creation, Voronikhin's architecture, colonnade, shrines, Kazan Square and useful information for tourists in the city center.

Исаакиевский собор - начало. История создания Исаакиевского сабора.

St. Isaac's Cathedral - the beginning. The history of the creation of St. Isaac's Cathedral.

St. Isaac's Cathedral began as an adventure of a novice architect who… elegantly deceived his competitors like in the fable of the axe soup. And that is exactly how the building that became a symbol of St. Petersburg ca…

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

One of the most beautiful and recognizable churches in Russia, built on the site where Emperor Alexander II was assassinated. Unique mosaics, the shine of the domes, and the atmosphere of old Petersburg make the Church …

Temples and cathedrals hold an important place in the architectural structure of Saint Petersburg. They were built in different eras and reflect the development of artistic movements – from classicism to Russian Art Nouveau.

St. Isaac's Cathedral became one of the largest domed churches in Europe. Kazan Cathedral formed the ensemble of Nevsky Prospekt. The Church of the Savior on Blood is known for its decorative design and mosaics.

The city features Orthodox, Catholic, and Lutheran churches, highlighting the historical diversity and cultural influence of different traditions.