Спасо-Преображенский собор
Спасо-Преображенский собор, Orthodox cathedral in Kimry, Russia.
Description
The Transfiguration Cathedral in Kimry blends Art Nouveau with Russian Revival design, featuring five prominent domes and three interior altars within its substantial structure. The building can hold approximately 1000 people and houses three smaller chapels dedicated to specific saints.
History
Construction began in 1902 at a site associated with a healing spring that had local religious significance. During the Soviet era the building was repurposed as a cultural center and storage facility before returning to religious use in 1947.
Culture
The cathedral serves as the main spiritual center where people gather for worship and religious celebrations. Its five domes and towering silhouette have become defining features of the city's skyline.
Practical
The cathedral is centrally located in Kimry and easy to reach on foot. Visitors should wear respectful clothing and be aware of standard etiquette followed in Orthodox churches.
Did you know?
The building underwent an unusual transformation when repurposed as a craftsmen's hall and grain storage facility during Soviet times, aspects of its past use that remain little known among visitors. This dual function reveals how the structure adapted to changing demands over different periods.
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