The Cathedral of Peter and Paul

The Cathedral of Peter and Paul is an Orthodox house of worship in Peterhof near Saint Petersburg that rises 70 meters above street level. Dark red brickwork forms a contrast with pale yellow stone columns along the main thoroughfare.

The foundation stone was laid in 1892 after Archpriest John Yanishev called for larger premises to accommodate the growing congregation. Completion followed a few years later in Russian Revival style with a tented roof.

The name honors the apostles Peter and Paul as well as the founder of Saint Petersburg. Services follow the Orthodox liturgical calendar and bring parishioners together for feast days and sacraments.

Four entrances provide access to the building and feature cloakrooms as well as areas for blessing Easter dishes. Interior spaces are open to visitors during services and outside liturgical hours.

German troops used the northern section as an observation post during World War II to monitor Soviet naval movements. This military occupation left marks on the walls and towers.

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: December 5, 2025 22:30