Saint Sophia Cathedral, Orthodox cathedral in Vologda, Russia
Saint Sophia Cathedral features five domes, three altar apses, and six pillars constructed with traditional red brick masonry techniques of the 16th century.
Ivan the Terrible initiated the construction of Saint Sophia Cathedral in 1568 as part of his plan to establish Vologda as a northern capital.
The cathedral walls display extensive frescoes created between 1686 and 1688 by Yaroslavl artists under the direction of Dmitry Grigoriev Plekhanov.
The cathedral opens daily for visitors and religious services, offering guided tours that explain the architectural elements and historical significance of the structure.
The cathedral preserves its original 18th-century five-tier iconostasis, which contains numerous religious artworks created between 1737 and 1744.
Location: Vologda
Inception: 1568
Founders: Ivan the Terrible
Architectural style: Russian architecture
Part of: Vologda Kremlin
Website: http://kafsobor35.cerkov.ru
GPS coordinates: 59.22444,39.88250
Latest update: May 16, 2025 09:44
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