Church of Saint Peter and Paul in Novaya Basmannaya Sloboda

The Church of Saint Peter and Paul in Novaya Basmannaya Sloboda is an Orthodox place of worship in Moscow's Krasnoselsky District with a distinctive bell tower composition. The building combines traditional Russian forms with European design principles, showing a balanced architectural blend from this era.

Construction took place between 1705 and 1728 following designs by Peter the Great, who left behind a total of eight church projects. This building is the only Moscow realization of his architectural vision.

The church shows how Western European architectural elements were brought into traditional Moscow church buildings. This shift shaped the appearance of the city during this period.

The building is located at Novaya Basmannaya Street 11/6-4/3 and is regularly accessible to visitors. Regular religious services are held here, so visitors should check timing and wear respectful attire.

While Peter the Great created eight different church designs, this one was the only one built in Moscow, while the remaining seven were constructed in Saint Petersburg. This rare example shows how some of his architectural ideas were realized only in Moscow.

Location: Krasnoselsky District

Inception: 1692

Architects: Ivan Zarudny, Ivan Fyodorovich Michurin, Karl Blank

GPS coordinates: 55.76986,37.65660

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:49