Prominently situated on the Gribeodov Canal, you can see the majestic Cathedral towering with bright colorful domes known as the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. It was constructed between 1883 and 1907 during the reign of Alexander III as a memorial to his father Alexander II. This church marks the spot where Emperor Alexander II was fatally wounded in an assassination attempt made on him in 1881.
Greatly influenced by the Baroque and Neoclassical styles, this particular church, that has been open for more than 100 years. brings back medieval Russian architecture containing over 7500 square meters of colorful mosaics splattered along the building’s interior walls. Exploring this particular building not only allows one to experience the sensation of walking through medieval Russia’s history but also to admire the vast array of decorative arts incomparable to any other building, and is an important landmark of St Petersburg.
Metro: Nevsky Prospekt
Bus: Start from Chapaeva St and get down at Letniy Garden. Then walk about 8 minutes to the cathedral
By walking it will take 13 minutes from the city centerBy taxi from Saint Petersburg to Church of the Savior on Blood will take 2 minutes and the fare for a taxi for one-way is 420 Rouble
Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday: 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Waiting Time
Entrance Fee
Adults: 250 Rouble
Children (7 to 18 years): 50 Rouble
Entry(children below 7): Free
Audio-guide (in Russian, English, German,
French, Italian or Spanish): 100 Rouble
Evening entry to the Cathedral (in summer only): 400 Rouble
Time you can spend
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