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Russian Orthodox Chapel, Eastern Orthodox church building in Historical Cemetery, Weimar, Germany

The Russian Orthodox Chapel features traditional brick construction with distinct domes, measuring 11 meters in length and 9 meters in width.

Built in 1860, this funerary chapel honors Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna of Russia, connecting to the Weimarer Fürstengruft through an underground passage.

The chapel represents the religious practices of Eastern Orthodox Christianity while demonstrating the connection between Russian and German societies in the 19th century.

Located at coordinates 50.9725 latitude and 11.3256 longitude, the chapel maintains regular opening hours for visitors exploring Weimar's Historical Cemetery.

The underground passage contains the coffins of Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna and her husband Charles Frederick, placed side by side beneath the chapel.

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: March 3, 2025 01:53

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