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Khamovniki (Prechistenka) · Moscow

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

Храм Христа Спасителя

Place of worship

Russia's largest Orthodox church, 103 m high, on the Moskva embankment near the Kremlin: a 1990s rebuilding of the cathedral blown up on this site in 1931.

Address
ulitsa Volkhonka 15, Moscow
Hours
Mon 13:00-18:00; Tue-Fri 10:00-18:00; closed Sat, Sun (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 40 min
Price
Free to enter the church
Price level
₽

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Good to know

  • The Patriarshy pedestrian bridge starts at the cathedral and crosses to Bolotny Island.
  • A working cathedral: dress modestly; services follow the schedule on xxc.ru.

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