Russian Orthodox Chapel

The Russian Orthodox Chapel is a church building in the Historical Cemetery featuring distinctive onion domes and brick construction. It connects to an underground passage that links to the adjacent funerary vault for royal burials.

Built in 1860, the chapel was constructed as a memorial to a Russian grand duchess with ties to the local ruling family. This dynastic connection between Russia and the German duchy shaped its religious and political significance.

The chapel reflects the presence of Russian Orthodox believers who lived in Weimar during that era. It served as a spiritual center for Russian visitors and residents seeking their own religious traditions.

The chapel sits within the Historical Cemetery grounds and is accessible during regular cemetery hours. Visitors should follow the paved paths through the cemetery and treat the space respectfully as a place of remembrance.

Below the chapel lies a hidden passage connecting to two side-by-side burial chambers in the vault beneath. This underground link remains hidden from view but reveals how carefully the funerary space was designed.

Location: Weimar

Architectural style: Russian Revival architecture

Length: 11 m

Width: 9 m

Made from material: brick

Website: http://rok-weimar.gmxhome.de/index2.htm

GPS coordinates: 50.97250,11.32560

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06