All Saints Cathedral

All Saints Cathedral is a neoclassical structure in Tula featuring a distinctive three-tiered bell tower that rises prominently above the main building. The architecture reflects the style popular during the late 18th century with ordered proportions and classical details throughout.

Construction started in 1773 as part of a cemetery established following an imperial order to stop burials in the city center. The building survived the Soviet era and became a symbol of continuous religious practice in the city.

The name comes from the feast of All Saints, an important observance in Orthodox tradition. Visitors can see today the icons and interior furnishings that reflect this religious connection.

The cathedral is located on Ulitsa Lva Tolstogo and welcomes visitors interested in exploring its interior spaces. When visiting, remember that active services may be taking place, so behave respectfully in this working religious space.

Until 2007, the cathedral housed the relics of St John of Tula, a locally venerated holy figure. The transfer of these remains elsewhere highlights how the role of different churches in the city has shifted over time.

Location: Tula

Inception: 1825

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture, Neoclassical architecture in Russia

Part of: Vsehsvyatskoe Cemetery

Website: http://tulaeparhia.ru/category/blagochiniya/tsentralnoe-blagochinie-g-tuly/vsehsvyatskij-kafedralnyj-sobor

GPS coordinates: 54.18061,37.61277

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:49