Church of Archangel Michael, Orthodox church in Kolomna, Russia

The Church of Archangel Michael is a brick Russian Empire-style church whose main cube (chetverik) equals the refectory in height and width, forming one outer volume. Side porticos with pediments frame the cube, which is topped by a massive rotunda with a hemispherical dome pierced by lucarnes. The lower tier of the bell tower survives from the earlier building; the church stands just west of the Marina Tower of Kolomna Kremlin, on the bank of the Kolomenka River.

The building was erected in 1700 to replace a wooden predecessor on the site. A major reshaping came in 1828 when a Moscow architect completely redesigned the facade in the classical style.

The church is the main church of the 2nd Kolomna deanery and the most capacious of Kolomna's historic churches. Its dedication gave the name to the nearby Mikhailovsky Gate of the kremlin. Services resumed in May 2007 after the building was returned to believers.

The church sits at 71 Grazhdanskaya Street near the Skating Center tram stop, accessible on foot from the western part of the city. Regular services take place throughout the year, so plan your visit accordingly.

The building resembles a grand mansion more than a typical Russian Orthodox church with its familiar onion domes. This unexpected classical design becomes a pleasant surprise for visitors expecting traditional church architecture.