The Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Kronstadt
The Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Kronstadt
The Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Kronstadt
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Perth228 contributions
Jun 2019
We stopped here on our way back from Peterhof (travelling by car with our guide from Tzarina Tours) and were very pleasantly surprised. Probably the most impressive of all the functioning Orthodox Churches we visited in Russia (the best was Church of the Saviour of Spilled Blood but that is now a museum). There was a ceremony inside while we were there and also a naval graduation ceremony outside. Well worth including if you have the time.
Written May 26, 2020
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Nick Pierre
Hyeres, France12 contributions
Jul 2023
We went to this church as it was being used to bless food offerings made by the rich to be donated to the poor. They were preparing the large Easter event with lights and other elements. The inside of the Church of the Spilled Blood is a total contrast.
Written September 9, 2023
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NinaKazarina
St. Petersburg, Russia274 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
Kronstadt is rarely visited by tourists ( unfortunately) as it’s a significant part of Russian history and perfect place to feel local atmosphere especially in summer , recommended
Written December 4, 2019
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14Mard
Whitley Bay, UK17 contributions
Mar 2014
I very highly recommend investigating Kronshtadt, and I say so particularly as a foreigner, since the impression I have is that Kotlin island is very much overlooked by visitors. The peace of the town, its sea bay fronts, and the incredible cathedral, all with the fresh clean coastal winds, are like medicine for the muddy-headedness that might set in after a few too many days underneath Petersburg's magnificent but aggressive architecture.
The peace of the cathedral is enhanced by the beautiful old drained gorge running by, which is uplifting in contrast to the flatness of the inner city, and the canal grid with the dilapidated brick complexes by the banks made a beautiful walking route, even feeling (to a Brit) eerily familiar. Kronshtadt garrison is a small place of great but often overlooked historical importance politically and militarily, and the naval cathedral is a perfect milestone to aim for on a visit, particularly when you can catch sight of the golden domes over the old naval installations as you get closer.
Not least, the journey itself to Kronshtadt is absolutely worth making for its own sake, the stretch from Lakhta to Lisiy Nos especially, and the dacha areas and high rise outskirts of the city. True Russian sights, and - it cannot be stressed enough - totally easy and unbelievably cheap. 28r to Staraya Deryevnya metro, then 25r on the 101 bus from the bus park just to the north (slightly west) of the station, by the tram rails and Mebel city or whatever the furniture warehouse is called. The bus over to Kotlin is a busy one, but it is no hassle.
There are useful toilets at Staraya Deryevnya in the Gulliver centre, and then on the ground floor at the rear of the commercial centre on Grazhdanskaya street where the 101 arrives (although that one will cost 20r).
Kronshtadt was a highlight of my visit to Petersburg. I wish its residents well.
The peace of the cathedral is enhanced by the beautiful old drained gorge running by, which is uplifting in contrast to the flatness of the inner city, and the canal grid with the dilapidated brick complexes by the banks made a beautiful walking route, even feeling (to a Brit) eerily familiar. Kronshtadt garrison is a small place of great but often overlooked historical importance politically and militarily, and the naval cathedral is a perfect milestone to aim for on a visit, particularly when you can catch sight of the golden domes over the old naval installations as you get closer.
Not least, the journey itself to Kronshtadt is absolutely worth making for its own sake, the stretch from Lakhta to Lisiy Nos especially, and the dacha areas and high rise outskirts of the city. True Russian sights, and - it cannot be stressed enough - totally easy and unbelievably cheap. 28r to Staraya Deryevnya metro, then 25r on the 101 bus from the bus park just to the north (slightly west) of the station, by the tram rails and Mebel city or whatever the furniture warehouse is called. The bus over to Kotlin is a busy one, but it is no hassle.
There are useful toilets at Staraya Deryevnya in the Gulliver centre, and then on the ground floor at the rear of the commercial centre on Grazhdanskaya street where the 101 arrives (although that one will cost 20r).
Kronshtadt was a highlight of my visit to Petersburg. I wish its residents well.
Written March 30, 2014
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Alexander N
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Mar 2019 • Couples
This is the most impressive Cathedral, which is located in Kronstadt, near St. Petersburg. If you book a tour with a travel company, you can easily reach Kronstadt. I booked a tour with Best Guides St. Petersburg. Kronstadt Cathedral is not only very beautiful (it was recently renovated and looks great). It is also dedicated to the naval history of Russia and will be of interest to all history lovers. Be sure to take the time to visit this place!
Written April 18, 2019
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TrekkingGuy10
Edinburgh of the Seven Seas91 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
We went to Kronstadt by ourselves, I mean, no tour. So we started the day very early, once the bus ride from St Petersburg to Kronstadt takes around one hour. We took the metro and got off at Staraya Derevnya Metro Station, and from there we took an inter-municipal bus (line #101 - 40 rubles per person) towards Kronstadt. The 'bus station' is just next to the metro.
The church is beautiful and it reminded me of St Sophia Cathedral in Istanbul. The architecture is just the same. When we got there, we attended a service, which made our visit even more special.
We also took a short tour around the town and it seems frozen in time! It is like you were back in time, back to the years of the USSR. Nice atmosphere!
From Kronstadt we had planned to go to Peterhof Palace and Gardens. On a few Russian websites I had checked, it seemed to be easy to take a taxi from Kronstadt to Peterhof, but it turned out to be a very difficult task! Fortunately, we decided to go to the Information Office (Tourism Office) and the girl who was there was pretty kind and helpful. She called three or four different taxi agencies and finally got one car available. The ride cost us 800 rubles, a very fair price for a 30/40-minute ride.
The church is beautiful and it reminded me of St Sophia Cathedral in Istanbul. The architecture is just the same. When we got there, we attended a service, which made our visit even more special.
We also took a short tour around the town and it seems frozen in time! It is like you were back in time, back to the years of the USSR. Nice atmosphere!
From Kronstadt we had planned to go to Peterhof Palace and Gardens. On a few Russian websites I had checked, it seemed to be easy to take a taxi from Kronstadt to Peterhof, but it turned out to be a very difficult task! Fortunately, we decided to go to the Information Office (Tourism Office) and the girl who was there was pretty kind and helpful. She called three or four different taxi agencies and finally got one car available. The ride cost us 800 rubles, a very fair price for a 30/40-minute ride.
Written June 2, 2017
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RichieQ0203
Vienna, Austria106 contributions
Oct 2013 • Friends
Well the cathedral is really a huge building, and I guess if you are in Petersburg for more than a week you should visit it, but I believe it is not the nr. 1 attraction in the Petersburg area
Written April 23, 2014
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greekcypriot2009
Athens, Greece8,970 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
Overlooking the Kryukov Canal, this exceptionally beautiful Cathedral is home to a number of revered 18th-century icons and a fine carved wooden iconostasis. Locally, it is known as the Sailors’ Cathedral and it rises among the trees at the bottom of Ulitsa Glinki. The golden Baroque spires and domes are extremely impressive!
Written January 5, 2019
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DrPaulT
Gloucester, UK677 contributions
Aug 2017
At least that's what the tour guide told us. "Nothing is real in St Petersburg. It's all fake." He was referred to the fact the Peter the Great tried to recreate the rest of Europe, and then subsequently things have been buried, reclaimed and replaced, so nothing is quite as it seems.
Nonetheless, the naval cathedral is quite something. Placed on its own out on the island in the middle of the Gulf of Finland, centre to the St Petersburg breakwater. If you can get out to see it, it's worth a visit.
Nonetheless, the naval cathedral is quite something. Placed on its own out on the island in the middle of the Gulf of Finland, centre to the St Petersburg breakwater. If you can get out to see it, it's worth a visit.
Written January 3, 2018
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Elprincipal
112 contributions
Jun 2014 • Solo
I have a bone to pick with Trip Advisor on this one as Kronstadt doesn't really even count as St. Petersburg and if you go to the city, especially for a weekend, your time is far better spent in other locations than taking time out to go here and see the Naval Cathedral. It's a pretty sight, sure, but would max spend one hour here and only when I've seen about 10 other things ahead of it.
Written September 1, 2014
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Explore41701992014
Solnechnogorsk, Russia
Сколько стоит 6и11 год ребёнку крещение и 30летний женщину
Written September 17, 2022
Скажите, пожалуйста, сколько стоит крещение взрослого?
Written August 13, 2021
На сайте собора есть информация:
В Морском соборе возможны оба вида Крещения по предварительной записи. Таинство Крещения в соборе совершается ежедневно. Общее крещение в 13-00. Индивидуальное крещение – предварительной записи. О пожертвовании и прочем можно узнать по телефону свечной лавки собора +7(921)3792993.
Written August 14, 2021
Здравствуйте, несколько раз была в соборе и хотела спросить: вход на 2-й этаж, скажем, на хоры возможен в индивидуальном порядке или только в рамках экскурсии? Спасибо
Written October 19, 2017
дада, там группами, причем как я понял, последний подъем был в 14 часов
Written November 22, 2017
Where does the bus arrive in Krohnstadt and what time is the last bus (does it leave from the same place as it arrives)
Written October 19, 2017
city transport site says that bus К407 arrives and starts from Grazhdanskaya ulitsa in Kronshtadt, the last one is before 23.00
Written October 19, 2017
Cuál es el horario y días de apertura? No encuentro la página web oficial en idioma español o inglés alguien la sabe? Como se llega desde san petesburgo?
Written June 9, 2017
Según la información encontrada, está abierta para el público todos los días desde las 10:00 a las 18:00, y la entrada es gratuita. Se puede encontrar más información en la web oficial.
Además, como es lógico se pude ir a Kronstadt desde el centro de SPB, que está a unos 30 kms, solo tienes que seguir esas instrucciones: Para llegar a Kronstadt desde San Petersburgo, tomar el bus 101 (estación de metro Staraya Derevnia) o el bus K-405 (estación de metro Chiornaya Rechka) y bajarse en la última parada.
Written June 13, 2017
Wie lange ist man von Kronstadt bis Peterhof unterwegs?
Written January 24, 2017
Wir sind das mit einem öffentlichem Bus in ca einer Stunde gefahren
Written February 23, 2018
Wie komme ich am besten von St. Petersburg nach Kronstadt und was kostet mich das?
Written January 24, 2017
Fahrten mit den Petersburger Bussen oder Marschrutkas kosten 40 Rubel. Bezahlt wird beim Einstieg entweder direkt beim Fahrer, oder (eher in größeren Autobussen) bei der Ticketverkäuferin.
Written January 24, 2017
Is there a fee to enter? If so how much? Are there places near by to eat?
Written January 14, 2016
it's not hard finding any good restaurant on kotlin island. when you get there by bus and get off at the last stop, you'll be right in the center of kronstadt and just a ten minute walk away from the cathedral. on the way you will pass by several restaurants. just follow your instinct and get inside which looks charming to you.
Written January 18, 2016
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