Saint Sophia Cathedral in Harbin

The cathedral features four connected floors with a central green onion-shaped dome, red brick walls, and four symmetrical entrances at each cardinal point.

Built in 1907 as a wooden church for Russian soldiers, the cathedral underwent reconstruction in 1923 and reached completion in 1932 as a brick structure.

The building combines Byzantine architectural elements with Russian revival style, incorporating features such as Latin cross layout and seven bronze bells.

Located at 88 Toulong Street, the museum opens from 9:00 to 11:30 for visits and hosts three 30-minute concerts daily at 13:00, 15:30, and 18:30.

The structure stands 53.35 meters tall and covers 721 square meters, making it the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedral in the Far East region.

Location: Daoli District

Inception: 1932

Architectural style: Byzantine Revival architecture, Russian Revival architecture

Made from material: brick

Website: https://web.archive.org/web/20141209073338/http://www.sofia.com.cn

GPS coordinates: 45.76819,126.62038

Latest update: May 20, 2025 15:41