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Cathedral of Christ the Savior
Volkhonka Ulitsa Metro: Kropotkinskaya
Moscow
Russia
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“Khram Khrista Spasitela Cathedral of Christ the Saviour” Wcities.com
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 201 attractions in Moscow
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The cathedral, originally bult in the 19th century in commemoration of the Russian army's victory over Napoleon, was destroyed on Stalin's personal...... more » The cathedral, originally bult in the 19th century in commemoration of the Russian army's victory over Napoleon, was destroyed on Stalin's personal order. The cathedral was rebuilt in the 1990s. « less
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Attraction type: Religious site, Landmark/point of interest, Architectural building, Historic site, Monument
Address: Volkhonka Ulitsa
Metro: Kropotkinskaya Moscow
Russia

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“Bling”
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4 of 5 stars
polar_b   33 contributions
London, UK
Aug 23, 2009

No other word can describe this cathedral better. There is gold, silver, bronze and brass everywhere. This cathedral is interesting from the point of how a cathedral would look if completely built from scratch during modern times. Well after seeing this you know how it can look. They have done a good job and the interior is although lavish also... more

“A pleasant breath of fresh air”
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4 of 5 stars
TheEagleGuy   218 contributions
Stockport, United Kingdom
Sep 5, 2008

After the hustle and bustle of the Kremlin, it was great to arrive at the gardens around this cathedral. The grounds are very well maintained and on a sunny and warm day an excellent place to go for a bit of a rest. The cathedral sits right next to a busy highway that runs along the river, but this is... more

“My favorite Moscow Cathedral”
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5 of 5 stars
JSBear   7 contributions
Minnesota
Aug 26, 2008

This Cathedral is my favorite in Moscow. The cathedral was rebuilt during the 90's, but it houses some of the oldest icons in Russia in the lower level. Although not required, all Russian women cover their heads in cathedrals. It is a courtesy, but not a requirement to do so. more

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Volkhonka Ulitsa | Metro: Kropotkinskaya, Moscow, Russia