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Intercession Cathedral, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Izmail, Ukraine.

The Intercession Cathedral features symmetrical proportions, classical columns, detailed facades, and traditional religious iconography representing 19th-century ecclesiastical architecture.

Architect Avraam Melnikov completed the construction of Intercession Cathedral in 1821, during a period of increased religious development in southern Ukraine.

The cathedral maintains regular Eastern Orthodox services, displaying religious art, frescoes, and icons that reflect regional spiritual traditions.

Visitors need to follow dress codes when entering the cathedral, which remains open throughout the year for both worship and architectural appreciation.

The cathedral combines Greek and Roman architectural elements with local building techniques, representing Melnikov's adaptation of classical design principles.

Location: Izmail

Inception: 1821

Architects: Avraam Melnikov

Architectural style: classicism

Website: http://eparhiya.od.ua/eparhiya/hramyi/82-svyato-pokrovskiy-izmailskiy-sobor

GPS coordinates: 45.34086,28.83426

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:28

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