Saint Nicholas Orthodox church in Almaty

The Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church displays Russian Revival architecture with a central dome, multiple smaller domes, and detailed brick construction patterns throughout its exterior.

Built in 1906, the cathedral served as a shelter for religious exiles in Central Asia during the 1920s and 1930s before being converted into a horse stable.

The cathedral maintains Orthodox traditions through regular liturgical services, religious ceremonies, and educational programs focused on Eastern Christian practices.

The cathedral opens daily for prayer and meditation, with guided tours available outside of service times and special arrangements required for photography.

During World War II, the building functioned as an atheism museum before returning to its original purpose as a religious center in 1946.

Location: Almaty

Inception: 1906

Architectural style: Russian Revival architecture, eclectic architecture

Made from material: brick

Website: http://nikolski.kz

GPS coordinates: 43.24841,76.92812

Latest update: March 14, 2025 16:21