Saint Isaac's Cathedral
Saint Isaac's Cathedral, Cathedral in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Saint Isaac's Cathedral is the largest Russian Orthodox cathedral in the city.
It was built in 1858 and was the city's main church until the Russian Revolution.
The cathedral's architecture reflects the neoclassical style popular during its construction.
Today, it serves as a museum and services are held only on significant ecclesiastical holidays.
Its gold-plated dome, one of the largest in the world, is an iconic part of the Saint Petersburg skyline.
Location: Saint Petersburg
Location: Admiralteysky District
Inception: 1818
Architect: Auguste de Montferrand
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture in Russia
Height: 101.5 m
Length: 111.2 m
Width: 97.6 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Material: brick
Address: 190000, г. Санкт-Петербург, Исаакиевская пл., д. 4 191186
Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00; May-September 10:00-21:00; Wednesday off
Phone: +78123144096
Email: office@cathedral.ru
Website: cathedral.ru
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap