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Saint Isaac's Cathedral
CultureVisit: ~90 minFrom €8
Orthodox cathedral designed by Auguste de Montferrand and built between 1818 and 1858, with one of the largest domes in Europe. Its façades are supported by monolithic columns of red granite and the interior is lined with marble, malachite and lapis lazuli. The dome is covered in gold and from the colonnade, about 43 metres up, you can see over the centre of Saint Petersburg.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Saint Isaac's Cathedral: 3 missions
- Climb to the dome's colonnadeGo up the stairs to the gallery that rings the drum of the dome and walk all the way around, looking at the city's rooftops.
- Walk around the church past the granite columnsWalk around the building through the square and compare your height with the enormous red granite columns of the porticoes.
- Walk through the marble and mosaic interiorEnter the nave and look at the iconostasis, the malachite columns and the painting in the dome. Look up at the inside of the vault.
Near Saint Isaac's Cathedral
Monument to Nicholas I268 m awayThe Bronze Horseman339 m awayHermitage Museum832 m awayFour Lions Bridge840 m awayKunstkamera847 m awayKazan Cathedral1.0 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Saint Isaac's Cathedral?
From €8 per person. Check the day's price on the official website before you go.
How much time do you need for Saint Isaac's Cathedral?
Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.