The Cathedral of Peter and Paul
The Cathedral of Peter and Paul, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Peterhof, Russia
The Cathedral of Peter and Paul rises 70 meters from the ground, with dark red brick walls and yellow stone columns on Saint Petersburg Avenue.
Construction of the cathedral began in 1892 following a request from Archpriest John Yanishev due to insufficient space for worshippers in existing churches.
The cathedral maintains Russian Orthodox traditions through regular services, religious ceremonies, and educational programs in collaboration with Saint Petersburg University.
Visitors can access the cathedral through four separate entrances, each equipped with dedicated spaces for storing outerwear and blessing Easter foods.
During World War II, German forces used the northern section of the cathedral as an observation point to monitor Soviet naval movements.
Location: Petergof
Inception: June 25, 1905
Architects: Domenico Trezzini
Architectural style: Russian Revival architecture, tented-roof church
Height: 70 m
Made from material: brick
Website: http://spp-petergof.ru
GPS coordinates: 59.87895,29.91274
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:04
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Peterhof Grand Palace
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Samson fountain
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Lower Park of Peterhof
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Upper Gardens of Peterhof
722 m
Olgin Pond
280 m
Colonizer's Park
465 m
Palace stables in Peterhof
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Chess mountain Cascade
523 m
Tsaritsyn Pavilion
270 m
The Adam and The Eve fountains
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The Sofa trick fountains
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Neptune fountain
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Fontaines Romaines
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Olgin Pavilion
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Monument to Peter the Great in Peterhof
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Музей игральных карт (Петергоф)
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The Umbrella Trick Fountain
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Oak Fountain
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The Sheaf Fountain
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Межеумный
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Fontaine du sapin
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Fontaine du Soleil
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Aviaries (Peterhof)
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First Ministers Building
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Petrodvortsovy District administration building
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Second Ministers Building
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