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Kazan Cathedral
CultureVisit: ~45 minFree
Orthodox cathedral on Nevsky Prospect, built between 1801 and 1811 to a design by Andrey Voronikhin. Its great semicircular colonnade, inspired by that of St Peter's in the Vatican, embraces an open square. It holds the icon of Our Lady of Kazan and the tomb of Field Marshal Kutuzov, the general who defeated Napoleon, whose captured banners hang inside.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Kazan Cathedral: 2 missions
- Walk beneath the curved colonnadeWalk along the arc of columns facing Nevsky Prospect and photograph the perspective between them.
- Find the tomb of Field Marshal KutuzovEnter the cathedral and find the burial place of Field Marshal Kutuzov, next to the banners and keys of cities taken from Napoleon.
Near Kazan Cathedral
Lutheran Church of St Peter and St Paul (Petrikirche)269 m awayChurch of St Catherine295 m awayMikhailovsky Theatre475 m awayArmenian Church of St Catherine495 m awayState Russian Museum642 m awayChurch of the Saviour on Spilled Blood674 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Kazan Cathedral?
Visiting Kazan Cathedral is free.
How much time do you need for Kazan Cathedral?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.
Source: Wikipedia