Church of the Exaltation of the Cross, Solikamsk, Eastern Orthodox church in Solikamsk, Russia.
The Church of the Exaltation of the Cross is a brick building located in central Solikamsk with characteristic features of Russian Orthodox design. The structure displays curved domes and religious decorative elements typical of Orthodox churches, built with traditional construction methods.
The church functioned as an active place of worship until 1929, when authorities closed it as part of a broader governmental campaign against religious institutions. After this closure, the building experienced decades of changed use and purposes.
The church serves as a focal point of the main square and remains central to how locals and visitors understand the city's layout. Its position shapes how people move through and perceive the heart of Solikamsk.
The church is easily accessible from the main square in the center of town by walking through the central streets. Visit outside of service times to explore the exterior freely and observe the building's architectural features.
The building holds the status of a federal cultural heritage site in Russia and appears in official registries of historical monuments. This protected status reflects the importance of its architecture for the nation's historical record.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
