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Savior on the Spilled Blood
Sight4.8 · 36 8414.8 · 21 725≈ 1 h 8 minEntry: ~450 ₽718 m from the center
A masterpiece of Russian Revival architecture erected on the Griboedov Canal embankment where Emperor Alexander II was fatally wounded in 1881. Designed by Alfred Parland, the nine-domed cathedral is renowned for its kaleidoscopic enamel cupolas and over 7,500 square meters of intricate mosaics covering the interior walls and vaults from floor to ceiling.
Highlights
- Over 7,500 square meters of monumental mosaics
- Nine vibrant patterned enamel onion domes
- Memorial canopy marking the site of Alexander II's assassination
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:00 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 18:00 |
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