2024

SAINT-VLADIMIR-DU-MONT CATHEDRAL

Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels

This church contains the tombs of the admirals who defended the city against the Franco-English invasion of 1854-1855. The church consists of two «floors» on the left of the entrance, a staircase down to the crypt which contains the tombs of Kornilov, Nakhimov and Isnilov. The building dates back to the end of the th century, but the war damaged the building that is still in restoration today, but it radiates a strength and special piety to the churches hosting the great defenders of the Russian homeland.

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2024

CHURCH OF PETROPAVLOVSKAYA

Religious buildings

This building is a perfect example of an orthodox temple built according to the criteria of ancient Greek architecture. Before being in stone, a wooden church was there, but the building was destroyed during a storm. The new temple was built in 1844 and restored twice. Until recently this place of worship housed a house of culture; Due to the sound acoustics of the building, concerts were held there. The temple has since returned to its first use.

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