Chesme Church, Orthodox church in Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Chesme Church features white-pink walls, pointed towers, narrow Gothic windows, and decorative elements across its octagonal structure with four circular extensions.
Catherine II of Russia commissioned architect Yury Felten to build this church in 1777 to commemorate the Russian naval victory at Chesme Bay.
The church functions as an Eastern Orthodox place of worship, displaying Italian-made religious icons and hosting traditional Russian Orthodox ceremonies throughout the year.
Visitors can reach the church by taking the metro to Moskovskaya station and walking through the park to Lensoveta Street near Aviation Street.
During World War II, the church stood at the frontline of defense, sustaining damage from bombardments before undergoing restoration in the 1960s.
Location: Moskovsky District, Saint Petersburg
Inception: 1777
Founders: Catherine II of Russia
Architects: Yury Felten
Architectural style: Gothic Revival, Russian pseudo-gothic
Website: http://chesma.spb.ru
GPS coordinates: 59.85695,30.33084
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:46
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