Peter and Paul Cathedral, Eastern Orthodox church in Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Peter and Paul Cathedral features a golden spire reaching 122.5 meters in height, making it the tallest Orthodox church bell tower in the world.
Built between 1712 and 1733 under Peter the Great's direction, this cathedral marked the first departure from traditional Russian Orthodox architectural patterns toward Baroque design.
The cathedral contains imperial tombs of Russian rulers from Peter the Great to Nicholas II, representing a significant collection of Romanov dynasty burial monuments.
Visitors can access the cathedral daily from 10 AM to 6 PM through the Gorkovskaya metro station, with adult admission priced at 550 rubles.
The bell tower houses a carillon with 51 bells that performs daily concerts at noon, incorporating musical instruments from multiple European contributors.
Location: Petrogradsky District
Inception: May 1712
Founders: Peter the Great
Architects: Domenico Trezzini
Architectural style: Petrine Baroque
Height: 122.5 m
Made from material: brick
Part of: Peter and Paul Fortress
Website: http://spbmuseum.ru/exhibits_and_exhibitions/92/1316
GPS coordinates: 59.95028,30.31667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:18
These orthodox churches and monasteries represent Russian religious architecture. The buildings display various architectural styles from medieval to modern times, with characteristic onion domes, mosaics and frescoes. The cathedrals in Moscow and Saint Petersburg are centers of orthodox faith.
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