Sophia Cathedral, Eastern Orthodox church in Pushkin, Russia
The white exterior of this Russian Orthodox cathedral incorporates grand Doric porticoes and multiple columns following Palladian architectural principles.
Catherine II of Russia established the cathedral in 1782, selecting Scottish architect Charles Cameron to design this structure as part of her Greek Plan.
The cathedral serves as a central religious institution where Orthodox ceremonies take place regularly, connecting local residents with their spiritual traditions.
Visitors can reach the cathedral by taking a train from Saint Petersburg to Pushkin and following the signs to Sofia Square.
The interior contains marble plaques commemorating victories of the Leib Guard hussar regiment, which used the cathedral as its regimental church from 1817.
Location: Pushkin
Location: Софийская площадь
Inception: 1788
Founders: Catherine II of Russia
Architects: Charles Cameron
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture in Russia
Capacity: 5000
Website: http://sophia-sobor.ru
GPS coordinates: 59.70517,30.39336
Latest update: May 20, 2025 20:14
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