Temples around the world are distinguished by amazing architectural diversity.
The architecture of temples has a very rich and controversial history, which, however, shows that it was with the construction of temples that all architectural innovations, all new styles and trends began and spread throughout the world. The majestic religious buildings of the great civilizations of the ancient world have survived to this day. And also many modern examples of amazing architecture of religious buildings appeared.
Hallgrimskirkja

The Lutheran Church in Reykjavik is the fourth tallest building in Iceland. The design of the church was developed in 1937 by the architect Gudjoun Samuelson. It took 38 years to build the church. The church is located in the center of Reykjavik, and is visible from any part of the city. It has become one of the main attractions of the city and is also used as an observation tower.

Chesme Church


Or the Church of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist - an active Orthodox church in St. Petersburg, located on Lensoveta Street, an architectural monument in the pseudo-Gothic style. The church building was built to commemorate the victory of the Russian fleet over the Turkish in the Chesme Bay of the Aegean Sea in 1770

Cathedral of Las Lajas


One of the most visited temples in Colombia. Construction of the temple was completed in 1948. The neo-Gothic cathedral was built directly on a 30-meter arched bridge connecting the two sides of a deep gorge. The temple is cared for by two Franciscan communities, one Colombian, the other Ecuadorian. Thus, the Cathedral of Las Lajas became a pledge of peace and union between the two South American peoples.

Lotus Temple


The Lotus Temple is located near the city of New Delhi in India. Construction was carried out from 1978 to 1986, largely at the expense of imprisoned Baha'is of Iran. The architect is Canadian Fariborz Sahba.

Notre Dame du Haut


Concrete pilgrimage church built in 1950-55. in the French city of Ronchamp. The architect Le Corbusier, not being religious, agreed to take on the project on the condition that Catholic Church will give him complete freedom of creative expression. Initially, the non-standard building caused violent protests from local residents, who refused to supply water and electricity to the temple, but by now tourists who come to see it have become one of the main sources of income for the Ronchans.

Jubilee Church


Or the Church of the Merciful God the Father is a community center in Rome. It was built by architect Richard Meier in 1996-2003 with the aim of revitalizing the lives of residents of the area. The temple was built from precast concrete on a triangular site on the border of a city park, surrounded by 10-story residential and public buildings with a population of about 30,000 residents.

St. Basil's Cathedral

The Orthodox Church is located on Red Square in Moscow. A widely known monument of Russian architecture and one of the most famous landmarks in Russia. It was built in 1555–1561 by order of Ivan the Terrible in memory of the victory over the Kazan Khanate. According to legend, the architects of the cathedral were blinded by order of Ivan the Terrible so that they could not build another similar temple.

Milan Cathedral


The world famous fourth largest church in the world is located in the very center of Milan and is its symbol. It is a late Gothic wonder that contains a forest of spiers and sculptures, marble pinnacles and columns. The white marble cathedral was built over 5 centuries.

Kailash Temple


The Kailash Hindu Temple, carved entirely out of rock, is located in India, Maharashtra state. The architectural feats of the Indian builders involved in the creation of the Kailash Temple are staggering. Work began in the 8th century and continued for more than 100 years. As a result, the structure occupies an area twice as large as the Parthenon of Athens in Greece. It is one of the largest temples in the world, rivaling even the Taj Mahal in Agra. It rises more than 30 meters and almost its entire surface is covered with intricate carvings.

Church of the Holy Family

The Barcelona church, built with private donations since 1882, is a famous project by Antoni Gaudí. The unusual appearance of the temple made it one of the main attractions of Barcelona. However, due to the complexity of making stone structures, the cathedral will not be completed until 2026.

Paraportiani Church


The dazzling white church is located on the Greek island of Mykonos. The temple was built in the 15th to 17th centuries and consists of five separate churches: four churches are built on the ground, and the fifth is based on these four.

Stavkirka in Borgunn

One of the oldest surviving frame churches is in Norway. No metal parts were used in the construction of the Borgund headquarters. And the number of parts that make up the church exceeds 2 thousand. The strong frame of the posts was assembled on the ground and then raised to a vertical position using long poles. The Stavkirka was built in Borgunn presumably in 1150-80.

Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary


The Cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brasilia was built in the modernist style according to the design of the famous architect Oscar Niemeyer. In 1988, Oscar Niemeyer received the Pritzker Prize for his design of the Cathedral. The building consists of 16 hyperboloid columns, symbolizing hands raised to the sky. The space between the columns is covered with stained glass windows.

Grundtvig Church

Lutheran Church located in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is one of the most famous churches in the city and a rare example of a religious building built in the style of expressionism. The competition for designs for the future church was won in 1913 by the architect Peder Klint. Construction continued from 1921 to 1926.

Cathedral - Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Gloriousness

This is the tallest Catholic cathedral in Latin America. Its height is 114 m + 10 m cross at the top. The shape of the cathedral was inspired by Soviet satellites. The initial design of the cathedral was proposed by Don Jaime Luis Coelho, and the cathedral was designed by the architect Jose Augusto Bellucci. The cathedral was built between July 1959 and May 1972.

Church of Consolation

Located in the Spanish city of Cordoba. The still young church was designed by the architectural bureau Vicens + Ramos last year according to all the rules of strict minimalist canons. The only deviation from the strictly white color is the golden wall where the altar used to be.

Church of St. George



The cave church, entirely carved into the rocks, is located in the Ethiopian city of Lalibela. The building is a cross 25 by 25 meters and goes underground for the same amount. This miracle was created in the 13th century by order of King Lalibela, according to legend, over a period of 24 years. There are a total of 11 temples in Lalibela, completely carved into the rocks and connected by tunnels.

St Joseph's Church

St. Joseph's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Chicago was built in 1956. Known throughout the world for its 13 golden domes, symbolizing the 12 apostles and Jesus Christ.

Cathedral of Our Lady of Tears

The cathedral, shaped like a concrete tent, rises above the Italian city of Syracuse. In the middle of the last century, an elderly woman lived on the site of the cathedral. married couple, who had a statue of Madonna. One day the figurine began to “cry” human tears, and pilgrims from all over the world flocked to the city. A huge cathedral was built in her honor, perfectly visible from anywhere in the city.

Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira




The Cathedral of Zipaquira in Colombia is carved into solid salt rock. A dark tunnel leads to the altar. The height of the cathedral is 23 m, the capacity is over 10 thousand people. Historically, there was a mine in this place, used by the Indians to obtain salt. When this was no longer necessary, a temple appeared on the site of the mine.

United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel


Located in Colorado on the territory of a military camp and training base of a branch of the US Air Force pilot academy. The monumental profile of the chapel building is created by seventeen rows of steel frames, ending in peaks at a height of about fifty meters. The building is divided into three levels, and services of the Catholic, Protestant and Jewish denominations are held in its halls.

St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery


One of the oldest monasteries in Kyiv. Includes the Newly Built St. Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral, a refectory with the Church of St. John the Evangelist and a bell tower. It is assumed that St. Michael's Cathedral was the first temple with a gilded top, where this unique tradition originated in Rus'.

Chapel of the Crown of Thorns




The wooden chapel is located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, USA. The chapel was erected in 1980 according to the design of architect E. Fay Jones. The chapel is light and airy and has a total of 425 windows.

Arctic Cathedral


Lutheran Church in the Norwegian city of Tromsø. According to the architect's idea, the exterior of the building, consisting of two merging triangular structures covered with aluminum plates, should evoke an association with an iceberg.

Painted Church in Arbor

Painted churches are the most famous architectural landmarks of Moldova. The churches are decorated with frescoes both outside and inside. Each of these temples is included in the List world heritage UNESCO.

Mosque in Tirana


A project for a cultural center in the Albanian capital Tirana, which will include a mosque, an Islamic cultural center and a Museum of Religious Harmony. The international competition for the project was won last year by the Danish architectural bureau BIG.

Church of the Transfiguration on Kizhi Island


The Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord on the island of Kizhi in Karelia is the nanotechnology of wooden architecture, the apogee of carpentry art. The church was founded in 1714 and is part of the architectural ensemble of the Kizhi Pogost, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The basis of the composition of the structure is an octagonal frame - “octagon” - with four two-stage sections located at the cardinal points. Two more octagonal frames of smaller sizes were placed in succession on the lower octagon. The church frame was cut in the traditions of Russian carpentry - without nails. There are nails only in the domes.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque


The snow-white marble Sheikh Zayed Mosque, one of the six largest mosques in the world, is located in Abu Dhabi. It was opened in 2007, and since March 2008, tours of the mosque are available to everyone, not just Muslims. The mosque has the world's largest carpet and the largest chandelier.

Farmers' Chapel


The concrete chapel on the edge of a field near the German town of Mechernich was built by local farmers in honor of their patron saint, Bruder Claus.

Cologne Cathedral


The Roman Catholic Gothic Cathedral in Cologne (Germany) ranks third on the list of tallest churches in the world and is one of the world's cultural heritage sites. The construction of the main temple of the Cologne Archdiocese was carried out in two stages - in 1248–1437. and in 1842–1880. Upon completion of construction, the 157-meter cathedral became the most tall building peace.

Inflatable Church


Dutch philosopher Frank Los came up with an inflatable Transparent Church, which can be erected in any corner of the globe and under any conditions: at festivals, private parties and other public events. The inflatable church easily fits in the trunk of a car and, when disassembled, can accommodate about 30 parishioners.

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Some of these temples were built several centuries ago, others are the creations of modern architects. The implementation of some ideas took decades and even centuries. Others needed only a few years. All these buildings have one thing in common - their architecture is unique, and this attracts millions of people, regardless of their beliefs.

website brings you some of the most architecturally significant places of worship from around the world.

Milan Cathedral, Italy

Holy Trinity Church, Antarctica

The Russian Orthodox Church was built in Russia in the 1990s and then transported to a Russian station in Antarctica. This is one of 7 churches on its territory.

Taktsang Lakhang, Bhutan

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, United Arab Emirates

Hallgrimskirkja Church, Iceland

The Lutheran Church in Reykjavik is the fourth tallest building in Iceland. It is located in the center of Reykjavik and is visible from any part of the city.

Temple of All Religions, Kazan, Russia

This unique structure miraculously combines a Christian cross, a Muslim crescent, a Star of David and a Chinese dome. True, no rituals are performed here, because this is not a functioning temple, but just a building that looks like a residential building inside. In total, the project includes domes and other iconic elements of religious buildings of 16 world religions, including disappeared civilizations.

Lotus Temple, India

For the people of India, the lotus means purity and peace. This is one of the most visited buildings in the world.

Kul-Sharif Mosque, Kazan, Russia

The designers of the new mosque tried to recreate the main mosque of the Kazan Khanate, destroyed in 1552 by the troops of Ivan the Terrible.

Cathedral of Las Lajas, Colombia

The neo-Gothic cathedral is built directly on a 30-meter arched bridge connecting the two sides of a deep gorge. The temple is cared for by two Franciscan communities: one is Colombian, the other is Ecuadorian. Thus, the Cathedral of Las Lajas became a pledge of peace and union between the two South American peoples.

Kamppi Chapel of Silence, Finland

It is intended for privacy and meetings. There are no services in the chapel. Here you can hide from the bustle, enjoy peace in one of the busiest places in the capital and meditate in an environmentally friendly space. Because of appearance and materials, the chapel of silence is often called the “sauna of the spirit.”

Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Slovenia

The church is located on the only island in all of Slovenia. To get inside, you need to cross the lake by boat and climb 99 steps.

Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel, USA

The chapel's unique design is a classic example of modernist architecture. The magnificent interior brings together several different areas of worship under one roof, including Protestant, Catholic, Jewish and Buddhist chapels. Each of them has its own distinctive symbolism, ammunition and its own exit.

Paoay Church, Philippines

St Patrick's Cathedral, Australia

St Patrick's Cathedral is the tallest and largest church in Australia.

Church of the Transfiguration, Kizhi, Russia

The church was built in the traditions of Russian carpentry, that is, without nails. It is crowned with 22 domes and its height is 37 meters.

Green Church, Argentina

The most ordinary Catholic church became famous thanks to its rich living ivy decor, which turned the facade into an allusion to the biblical Garden of Gethsemane.

St. Andrew's Church, Ukraine

The church is located on a steep hill, offering a beautiful view of Kyiv. According to legend, it was built on the spot where St. Andrew the First-Called erected a cross. This is just one of the many legends that surround St. Andrew's Church.

California Mormon Temple, USA

The huge building is made in dazzling white. And this color scheme is no coincidence, because White color traditionally perceived as a symbol of purity and innocence. Tourists and simply curious people are not allowed inside the Mormon Temple itself; only members of the community can enter the premises of the sacred building.

Crystal Mosque, Malaysia

It is located on an artificial island. The mosque is made of steel and glass, so it feels like it is made of crystal.

Dutch Reformed Church, South Africa

The most unusual churches in Russia.

Church of the Icon of the Mother of God "Burning Bush" in the city of Dyatkovo

This temple was called the eighth wonder of the world, because nowhere in the world there are iconostases like those in the Neopalimov church in the city of Dyatkovo, Bryansk region. The entire iconostasis of this temple is made of crystal. In 1810, it was built by the owner of the local crystal factory, Maltsov. Not only the heavy, elegantly crafted crystal iconostasis, “as if floating in the air,” but also crystal chandeliers and chandeliers, unique candlesticks made of multi-layered and multi-colored glass, human height, adorned the church until 1929. The amazing temple was destroyed, but some parts of its decoration took refuge in the Dyatkovo museum.

In 1990, the destroyed temple was rebuilt, and local glassblowers, using surviving drawings from 200 years ago, spent more than a year making thousands of parts for its decoration. Restoring the iconostasis required several tons of crystal, and not just crystal, but fused with lead - such an alloy is used to make the most expensive tableware.
The interior of the Neopalimov temple seems both icy and rainbow-colored: mirrors are placed under the crystal plates on the walls, which gives the effect of a rainbow glow.

Arkhyz churches

Arkhyz temples are the most ancient or one of the most ancient in Russia. They date back to the end of the 9th - beginning of the 10th centuries. Scientists believe that it was here, in the area of ​​​​the ancient settlement of Magas, that there was the capital of the patriarchate of ancient Alania. The Alans finally became familiar with Christianity in the first quarter of the 10th century, but its penetration here began much earlier. Written sources mention this since the second half of the 7th century.
Three medieval temples have been preserved on the territory of the settlement - Northern, Middle and Southern. During excavations by archaeologist V.A. Kuznetsov even found the only ancient baptismal church in the North Caucasus, built from flat stone slabs. The walls of the temple were covered with frescoes skillfully executed by Byzantine masters - this is evidenced by the drawings of the artist and archaeologist D.M. Strukov, made at the end of the 19th century.
In the Middle Church, even the acoustics are thought out: it has a system of voice boxes - through and blind holes in the walls of the temple.
The southern church of this settlement is now the oldest functioning Orthodox church in Russia. In a rock grotto not far from this temple, the face of Christ was discovered, manifested on a stone.

Temple in honor of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker on the Blue Stones in Yekaterinburg

On an ordinary Yekaterinburg Khrushchev building, a bell tower and a boy on it are drawn by a child’s hand. Along the wall stretches the “Hymn of Love” written in Slavic script by the Apostle Paul. Chapter 13, Epistle to the Corinthians... You will come closer, led by words of love, and read the inscription: “Heaven on earth.” This is how easy it is for even children to begin to comprehend Christian wisdom. This temple does not have high ceilings with rotundas or domes; a narrow corridor leads inside, and bookshelves line the church walls. But here it is always full of children and there are many traditions of its own: for example, holding role-playing games, drink tea with the whole parish after Sunday liturgy, sing with the choir or draw “good graffiti”. And Epiphany water is sometimes “sold” here for knowledge of the first commandment or immediate study of it. The parish publishes the newspaper “Living Stones,” and the temple website lives a life filled with creativity.

Church of the Sign Holy Mother of God in Dubrovitsy

Mysterious church with mysterious story, the only temple in Russia that is crowned not by a dome, but gold Crown. The construction of the Znamenskaya Church dates back to the time when the Dubrovitsy estate was owned by the tutor of Peter I, Prince Boris Alekseevich Golitsyn. By the way, Peter I himself and his son Tsarevich Alexei were present at the consecration of this temple. This church does not look like a Russian one; it was built in a rococo style, rare for our lands, and very richly decorated with round sculptures made of white stone and stucco. They say it looks especially impressive in winter, when the landscape around is distinctly Russian.
In 1812, the temple was occupied by Napoleonic troops, without, however, causing any damage to it. But in the 20th century this temple was closed too
In 1929, the temple was closed for worship; in September 1931, the bell tower and the Church of Adrian and Natalia located in it were blown up.
The history of the inscriptions inside the temple is interesting. Initially they were made in Latin, later, at the request of Metropolitan Philaret (Drozdov), they were replaced by Church Slavonic. And in 2004, during restoration, the temple “speaked” in Latin again.

Temple-carriage in Nizhny Novgorod

An Orthodox church almost opposite in its idea arose in Nizhny Novgorod in 2005. The temple surprises without trying to surprise, because it is located in... a railway carriage. This is a temporary structure: parishioners are waiting for the construction of a stone church. It all started with a gift: the railway workers gave the Nizhny Novgorod diocese a carriage. And the diocese decided to equip it as a church: they fixed the carriage, made steps with a porch, installed a dome, a cross, and consecrated it on December 19, 2005, the day of remembrance of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. People call the unusual temple both the “blue train” after the children’s song of the same name, and “Soul train” in the English manner. The symbolism of a train, a carriage, and therefore a path, has been inherent since ancient times christian church. From early times, temples were built in the image of ships - in this sense, the Nizhny Novgorod temple continues the Byzantine traditions! It is worth noting that this is not the only, but the most famous carriage temple in Russia.

Kostomarovsky Spassky Convent

The oldest cave monastery in Russia with “divas” - chalk pillars, inside of which monastic cloisters are built. The bell tower of the Spassky Church was built between two such divas and literally floats in the air. Inside, in the thickness of the chalk mountain, the temple is so large that it can accommodate two thousand people. It is here that the “cave of repentance”, famous throughout Russia, is located - a corridor stretching underground for 220 meters and gradually narrowing. It is known that before the revolution, the most ossified sinners were sent here for “correction of the mind.” The very movement through the cave sets the mood for confession: the penitent makes a long journey in the dark, holding a lit candle, the vault of the cave becomes lower and lower, and the person bends in bow. Pilgrims say they feel as if someone's hand is gradually bowing their head, humbling human pride. Even today, those visiting the “cave of repentance” are not accompanied to the end: the person is left to walk part of the path alone.

Trinity Church "Kulich and Easter" in St. Petersburg

This nickname for the church was not invented by witty St. Petersburg residents - the customer of the construction himself, Prosecutor General A.A. Vyazemsky asked the architect to build the temple in the shape of traditional Easter dishes. Both buildings are crowned with “apples” with a cross. Due to the fact that there is no drum on the dome of the “Kulich”, the altar part of the church becomes dark. The play of light and the blue “heavenly” dome change the feeling of volume, so the inside of the temple seems much more spacious than the outside.
At the bottom of the “Easter” bell tower there is a baptistery, which has only two small windows at the top of the walls. But right above the person being baptized are bells, the sound of which spreads through arches cut into the wall. The thickness of the walls increases downwards as the wall slopes. On the outside of the belfry, above the bells, there are dials painted, each of which “shows” a different time. By the way, A.V. was baptized in this church. Kolchak, future admiral.

On May 1, Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate Easter. In honor of this bright holiday, we offer you to look at a selection of beautiful temples located in different parts of the Earth.

1. Holy Trinity Cathedral (Jerusalem, Israel)

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The main Russian temple Orthodox Church in Jerusalem - the Holy Trinity Cathedral - was built in the second half of the 19th century in the neo-Byzantine style. The author of the five-domed white stone temple was the Russian Martin Eppinger.

2. Cathedral of St. Sava (Belgrade, Serbia)


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The Cathedral of St. Sava in Belgrade is considered one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world. It was built throughout almost the entire twentieth century, from 1935 to 1989. The architectural model for it was the St. Sophia Cathedral in Constantinople (Istanbul), so it is made in the classical Byzantine style. And the four turrets around the main dome are a feature of the Serbian medieval style.

3. Temple-monument to Alexander Nevsky (Sofia, Bulgaria)


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The Temple-Monument of Alexander Nevsky stands out among all other churches in Bulgaria with its impressive size and beauty. This largest Orthodox cathedral in the Balkans was built at the beginning of the 20th century in honor of Russian soldiers who died liberating Bulgaria from Turkish rule during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78. The author of the temple project was the Russian architect Alexander Pomerantsev. Granite and white stone were used to decorate the facade of the cathedral; it is also decorated with cornices, friezes and columns.

4. Tsminda Sameba (Tbilisi, Georgia)


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The main temple of the Georgian Orthodox Church is Tsminda Sameba - the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Tbilisi, built at the end of the twentieth century. Its architecture mixed the traditional Georgian style of church architecture and some features of the Byzantine architectural style.

5. Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Helsinki, Finland)


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The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Helsinki is considered the largest Orthodox church in Northern Europe. It was built during the reign of Emperor Alexander II, when Finland was part of Russian Empire as an autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland.

6. Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (Nice, Italy)


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Nice can boast of the most beautiful Orthodox Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. The temple was built at the beginning of the twentieth century according to the classical canons of the architecture of five-domed Moscow churches. Moreover, for the construction of the dome and the completion of construction work, Russian Emperor Nicholas II donated 700 thousand francs from his personal treasury.

7. Annunciation Cathedral (Kharkov, Ukraine)


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The Kharkov Annunciation Cathedral began to be built at the end of the 19th century in a spectacular Byzantine-Russian style with eclectic elements. The project was developed by the architect Mikhail Lovtsov, who, on the one hand, crowned the cathedral with the traditional Moscow five-domed structure, and, on the other hand, used hemispherical domed outlines characteristic of the ancient Byzantine style.

8. Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ (St. Petersburg, Russia)


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Most Russian Orthodox churches are not only stunningly beautiful, but also unique in terms of architecture. For example, the legendary Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ (Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood) in St. Petersburg is a unique collective image of a Russian Orthodox church. Its decoration uses a variety of materials: brick, marble, granite, enamel, gilded copper and mosaic.

Currently, the temple is a cultural heritage site and is considered inactive. However, on major church holidays, including Christmas, solemn services and liturgies are held there.

9. Cathedral of Christ the Savior (Moscow, Russia)


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The main Christmas service in Russia, according to tradition, takes place in the Moscow Cathedral of Christ the Savior, which experienced a “rebirth” in the 90s of the twentieth century, when it was rebuilt. The architecture of the building reflects the features of Greek and Byzantine temples, but what distinguishes the temple from their monumentality is the lightness of its forms.

10. Holy Ascension Cathedral (Almaty, Kazakhstan)


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One of the two cathedral churches of the Astana and Almaty diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church. Located on the territory of the park named after 28 Panfilov guardsmen. Monument of wooden architecture; sample of an earthquake-resistant structure. Included in the list of historical and cultural monuments of Kazakhstan of republican significance.

The largest religious building in Russia is the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, which is located in Moscow. The temple was originally designed by the architect Ton; its construction began in 1839. However, in 1931 the temple was destroyed and subsequently rebuilt in its original location.

Its reconstruction ended in 1997. The temple has enormous dimensions: its height is 105 meters; in general, the temple building looks like an equilateral cross. The architecture of the temple is inspired by Byzantine traditions; the interior decoration is also impressive with its luxury, borrowed from the Byzantine Orthodox religion.

St. Isaac's Cathedral, St. Petersburg

The famous St. Isaac's Cathedral is located in St. Petersburg. This creation of the architect Montferrand was erected in 1818-1858. The cathedral is dedicated to Isaac of Dalmatia, on whose memory Peter 1 was born. The temple building is made in the style of late classicism. This grandiose temple is currently classified as a monument of historical and cultural heritage.

Now there is a museum there, and anyone can appreciate the beauty of the interior decoration, as well as climb the stairs to observation decks temple and see the majestic panoramas of St. Petersburg. The height of the cathedral is 101.5 meters, its length and width are about 100 meters. Gilded domes, finishing of the internal vaults with marble, as well as generous decoration of the interior space with mosaics and bas-reliefs - all this is fully present in the temple.

Annunciation Cathedral, Voronezh

The Annunciation Cathedral is located in Voronezh. Its creator was the architect Shevelev. The architectural style of this temple is Russian-Byzantine. The emergence of this temple is associated with the founding date of the city of Voronezh itself - 1586. At first the temple was wooden. Then it was rebuilt several times and replenished with artistic and religious values. During the Great Patriotic War the cathedral was destroyed.

Its restoration took place only in 1998, but in a different place. In addition, the new cathedral is made in a different style and its entire interior decoration was created anew. The dimensions of the temple look impressive even against the backdrop of modern skyscrapers: its height is 85 meters.

Ascension Cathedral, Yelets

The Ascension Cathedral, designed by the architect Ton, is located in the city of Elitsa. Its construction began in 1845 and lasted 44 years. In 1934, the cathedral was closed and a granary was installed in its building. Already in 1947, at the insistence of the residents, it was opened, and it is still an active temple. Moreover, now [October, 2012] external restoration work is being carried out in it.

The interior space amazes with its beauty and majestic arches. The cathedral is divided into 3 halls: summer and winter and lower. The height of the cathedral is 74 meters and the length is 84 meters. The cathedral is impressive not only in size, but also in the beauty of its artistic exhibition: icon paintings and paintings on biblical subjects decorate all the internal walls and vaults of the temple.

New Fair Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky, Nizhny Novgorod

The New Fair Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky, erected in Nizhny Novgorod in 1880, is still active today. It was built according to the design of the architect Dahl, who gave it a solemn and majestic appearance.

In 1929, the temple was closed, and its carved iconostases were used for firewood. In the 40s, the interior of the temple was completely destroyed by fire. In 1983, the restoration of the cathedral began, and already in 1992, events began to take place here. church services. Currently, the temple houses many relics, in particular an icon with a particle of the relics of the patroness of family happiness, Matrona of Moscow.

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, St. Petersburg

The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg was erected in memory of the assassination attempt on Alexander 2, as a result of which he was mortally wounded. The temple was built with voluntary donations collected throughout Russia, and was conceived as a monument to the deceased Tsar. The 9-domed temple rises 81 meters. The architecture of this temple is made in Russian style.

The foundation stone of the temple took place in 1883. The temple was in operation until the revolution, then they wanted to demolish it, but still the cathedral has survived to this day. Since 1971, the temple has become a cultural monument. The temple is skillfully decorated with various materials: granite, enamel and mosaics, which gives it extraordinary beauty and grandeur.

Trinity-Izmailovsky Cathedral, St. Petersburg

The Trinity-Izmailovsky Cathedral, made in the Empire style, is located in St. Petersburg. The architect Stasov worked on its creation in 1828-1835. The temple was created for the Izmailovsky regiment. The Cathedral contains relics and shrines, in particular, a piece of the Cross of the Lord and Golgotha. The domes of the temple were painted with golden stars on a blue background - this was the desire of Nicholas 1.

The temple was periodically moved and completed, and its fund was replenished with various valuables. During the next reconstruction, a fire occurred, as a result of which the main dome of the temple burned down. Currently, restoration work is underway in the cathedral.

Trinity Cathedral, Pskov

Trinity Cathedral is located in Pskov. It is made in the style of late classicism, the first mention of this temple dates back to the 10th century, and its active construction took place at the end of the 17th century. The fate of this temple is not easy: it was destroyed and rebuilt 3 times. The last version of the temple has survived to this day. Its main compositional design is 5 domes that symbolize Christ and the Evangelists.

The cathedral is open for church services. The white stone cathedral is especially beautiful at night, as it looks majestic. The cathedral houses a church dedicated to Seraphim of Sarov.

Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral, Dzerzhinsky city

The Transfiguration Cathedral is part of the Nikolo-Ugreshsky Monastery, which is located in the Moscow region in the city of Dzerzhinsky. The monastery was founded by Dmitry Donskoy in 1380. The monastery was repeatedly destroyed during enemy raids and then rebuilt. The Transfiguration Cathedral was built under the leadership of the architect Kaminsky in 1880-1894.

It became the central part of the architectural composition of the monastery. In 2004, a new iconostasis was built. The interior painting of the cathedral was done by famous artists. Church services are currently held in the cathedral at the monastery.