Naval Cathedral in Kronstadt
Naval Cathedral in Kronstadt, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Kronstadt, Russia
The Naval Cathedral combines Neo-Byzantine and Art Nouveau styles, featuring black granite facades and yellow brick walls reaching a height of 70 meters.
Construction of the cathedral, led by architect Vasily Kosyakov, started in 1903 and concluded in 1913 with Tsar Nicholas II attending the consecration.
Russian naval ceremonies take place in this cathedral, connecting maritime traditions with Eastern Orthodox Church practices in a single religious space.
Located at Yakornaya Square, the cathedral accommodates 5000 worshippers and maintains regular religious services for the local community.
Between 1929 and 2005, the building served multiple purposes, functioning as a cinema, concert hall, and naval museum before returning to religious use.
Location: Kronstadt
Inception: 1903
Architects: Vasily Kosyakov
Architectural style: Byzantine Revival architecture, Art Nouveau architecture
Capacity: 5000
Height: 70 m
Made from material: granite
Website: https://xn--90apchkbbbmged.xn--p1ai
GPS coordinates: 59.99161,29.77779
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:21
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