Museum in the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour (Muzei v Khrame Khrista Spasitela)

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Christ the Saviour Cathedral

  • August 9, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by suartd from Airdrie, United Kingdom
Christ the Saviour Cathedral

This cathedral was my favourite place to visit in Moscow. When approaching the cathedral on a sunny day the white exterior looks incredibly white and the golden domes shine magnificently. This exterior pales in comparison to the interior of this wonderful place.

The cathedral was only completed in 1997 after Stalin had destroyed the original during his reign.

When entering the cathedral women must cover their shoulders. Inside the cathedral the walls are covered in the most magnificent paintings in amazingly bright colours with gold all through it too. There are candles everywhere inside and the cathedral is full of people who have come to light candles and pray. Candles can be bought in a small shop inside.

Entrance to the cathedral is free so even a budget trip to Moscow should allow for visiting this site. No photographs are allowed to be taken inside so unfortunately I cannot show you how magnificent this place is. It is somewhere you will just have to visit for yourself.

From journal 6 Weeks in Moscow

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