Church of Saint Elisabeth, Yekaterinburg

The Church of Saint Elisabeth is a religious building in central Yekaterinburg constructed with timber framing and fiber cement cladding on upper sections. The structure features a corrugated metal roof and adjoins the Villa Elisabeth building, which serves additional functions for the complex.

The church was built on the site of the former Ipatiev House, where the Russian imperial family spent their final period of captivity. Its construction transformed this historically significant location into a place of religious commemoration following the revolution.

The church is named after Saint Elisabeth, a grand duchess known for charitable work, and this choice reflects the connection between religious veneration and Russian imperial history. Visitors today encounter this naming as a form of remembrance woven into the sacred space.

The main hall can seat around 350 visitors, making it suitable for larger gatherings and services. The attached buildings help organize the layout and provide various facilities throughout the grounds.

The main altar stands directly above the location where the imperial family met their death in July 1918. This spatial arrangement transforms the worship space into a place where the physical structure itself carries the weight of this tragic moment.

Location: Yekaterinburg

GPS coordinates: 56.74250,60.61222

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05