Savior on the Spilled Blood

This is the type of architecture we expected to see here in Russia and it amazed us both inside and out. It is a pleasant walk along the canal and we .. Read more »saw a man feeding sparrows on his hand, which made our day. A simple pleasure. There are many stalls lined along the canal walkway selling Russian Dolls, Faberge Eggs, tat, etc. A must see when ih this Fabulous City.

AMAZING ARCHITECTURE! It's one of the most iconical churches in Russia, with particular and very striking architecture, both inside and outside. It is.. Read more » a work of art, with hundreds of mosaics and a shrine decorated with precious stones.

A very beautiful cathedral with great art! It is one of my favorite Russian landmarks that I have visited! If you are in St. Petersburg, go visit! You.. Read more » won't regret it!

The cathedral was built from 1883 till 1907 in the place of the tragic events that happened on the 1st of March 1881 – lethally wounding Emperor Alexa.. Read more »nder II who was heading to the place of the parade in the Field of Mars that moment. His son Alexander III ordered to build there a church for regular services for the repose of the killed father. That is why the name of the Church on Spilled Blood stuck to the temple, although it is officially called the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ. The money was donated to the construction of the temple not only by Russians but also by the habitants of Slavic countries. On the walls of the bell tower there are more than a hundred of mosaic coats of arms of the cities, towns, governorates and uyezds who funded the building of the church. There is also the coat of arms of House of Romanov. The cross of the bell tower is topped with a gold-plated kingly crown in recognition that the biggest contribution to the creation of the church was made by the august family. 4,6 millions of rubles were invested into the construction in total. Architecturally, the Cathedral differs from St. Petersburg's other structures. The Church contains over 7500 square meters of mosaics—according to its restorers, more than any other church in the world. The walls and ceilings inside the Church are completely covered in intricately detailed mosaics — the main pictures being biblical scenes or figures — but with very fine patterned borders setting off each picture. This mosaic ensemble was worked at by artists V.M. Vasnetsov, M.V. Nesterov and  A.P. Ryabushkin. For decoration of the heads there were used copper pieces covered with freeze-proof colored enamel (having the area of 1000 square meters). The height of the highest dome is 81 meter. All along the perimeter of the temple building there are set 20 granite plaques with gilded writings describing Alexander II’s deeds. From the side of the Mikhailovsky Garden the temple is surrounded with a cast-iron fence having a with floral made to a sketch by Parland.

One the best historical place i have been in my life

A must visit in St. Petrsburg. It looks as if out from fairy tales! The interior is as colourful as the outside. Beautiful architecture. You can click.. Read more » lots of photos.

Great Church in S.Pietroburgo. Fantastic Tour!!! Many people visit every Year this place.

Such as mesmerizing place in town. It's fun to visit this place, specially for taking photos. And there's a lot of people selling goods and merch with.. Read more » affordable price. Also the people are nice and so welcomed. I need to visit this place again. I would like to take a chance to going inside, cause I haven't yet.

Amazing! it is a must if you are in St Petersburgh or in the cities nearby. We were really amazed, we would come back there over and over again! Also .. Read more »the City itself it is gorgeous as well. Enjoy you stay!!