Cathedral of Christ the Savior

■ What is the Cathedral of Christ the Savior?

Cathedral of Christ the Savior

Cathedral of Christ the Savior、A Russian Orthodox cathedral located southwest of central Moscow。Khristos means Christ。

Originally built to commemorate the victory of the Napoleonic Wars、Once destroyed by the Stalin administration。after that、It was planned to be rebuilt as a Soviet palace、Due to geographical factors and the influence of World War II、Palace construction was suspended。The construction site is used as a pool、It was decided to be used by Moscow citizens、Then it was abolished、The current cathedral was built。

 

It is also famous for being the setting for that famous movie "Night at the Museum".

3 It is also famous for being the setting for that famous movie "Night at the Museum".

3 It is also famous for being the setting for that famous movie "Night at the Museum".

1 It is also famous for being the setting for that famous movie "Night at the Museum".

1 It is also famous for being the setting for that famous movie "Night at the Museum".

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It is also famous for being the setting for that famous movie "Night at the Museum".

  • Kropotkinskaya Station(Kropotkinskaya)
    • Red track 1

 

Date and time when you can visit

13 on monday:00~17:00Until。10 on other days:00~17:00is。It's a good idea to check in advance about holidays.。

Except、You can visit all day if it is just the appearance。

 

If you do not have a ticket in advance with a city pass etc., you need to enter from the main gate

main entrance

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You can see the gate from the main street。It seems that the entrance of the car will also be done from here。There is no security in particular、You can go in and out freely。

 

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In the square in front、The statue of Alexander II stands as if glaring at the cathedral。

The 12th Romanov emperor Alexander II、Biting defeat in the Crimean War、Aiming to modernize Russia through reforms such as the Emancipation Reform、Furthermore, he is a person who contributed by expanding his power in the Russo-Turkish War.。

 

From the Pushkin Museum side

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It is a cathedral seen from the highway on the Pushkin Museum side。The golden dome stands out。

 

Subway entrance

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Entrance gate right after leaving Kropotkinskaya station。What is BXOД、Represents the entrance in Russian。

 

Square

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It is the square in front of the cathedral seen from the subway entrance。Drinks are sold at the store、I see some people resting on the bench。